My fiancé and I were selecting china patterns when I realized … I don’t want this life. Not the ostentatious house, or the fancy parties full of fake friends, and definitely not my philandering excuse of a future husband. It was the salesgirl’s subtle smirk that sealed the deal. An unspoken sentiment that she, along with countless other women, had sampled my fiancée’s wares. So, I left. Spurred by a mix of betrayal and bravery, I accepted my free-spirited sister's invitation to start anew in Tangled Vines, a small town on the other side of the country. What she failed to mention was that my new digs were at the town’s brothel, a legendary escape with equally legendary escorts. No, I’m not working as an escort. I have a far bigger problem, and his name is Griffin Topete. He’s a gorgeous, soulful cowboy with a big heart and an even bigger reputation. He's also the main attraction here, and completely off-limits. And yet, we can’t stay away from each other. One night, with the help of some liquid courage, I did the unthinkable. I kissed him. Just to see if he tasted as good as in my dreams. Spoiler alert—he did. Better, even. But he’s also going to break my heart.