Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage, this sexy, emotional story introduces the men of Coyote Creek Ranch - cowboys as wild and loyal as the untamed land they fight to protect. Beth Tasker desperately needs a fresh start after escaping an abusive marriage. Taking a bookkeeping job at Coyote Creek Ranch is her last chance at stability, even though ranch life was never her dream. Hiding from a past she can't outrun, she has no intention of letting anyone - especially a brooding cowboy - break down the walls she's built around her heart. Cole Donovan has spent his life fixing problems, and right now the ranch's financial troubles demand all his focus. The last thing he needs is to get tangled up with the mysterious new bookkeeper. But Beth is a puzzle he can't ignore, and the more he tries to keep his distance, the harder it becomes to resist the quiet strength and hidden pain he sees in her eyes. She's running from her past. He's chasing something he can't name. Under the vast desert sky of Arizona, love has a way of taking the reins whether they're ready or not. This contemporary Western romance delivers everything readers a strong heroine finding her courage, a protective hero with a heart of gold, steamy chemistry, emotional depth, and the promise of healing through love. Start the Coyote Creek Ranch series today and discover why Clare Connelly's first foray into Western romance is already capturing hearts. ________________________________ 'I'll read anything Clare Connelly writes, and this book had it all - the drama, the passion, the brooding cowboy - pure cowboy romance gold! Absolutely unputdownable!' - Bestselling Author Rachael Johns 'Filled with her signature heat and heart, Clare's debut cowboy book is not to be missed!' - New York Times Bestselling Author Maisey Yates