My love of animals started at a young age, when I’d sneak away to the Stone Ranch and play animal doctor under the guidance of Dr. Paul (Paps) Stone. He inspired me to become a veterinarian. Which is why, after being gone for years, I make the trip home for his surprise eightieth birthday party. When my brother hands over a mischievous goat and asks me to deliver it to Paps my first day back, I do it happily. Paps is overjoyed to see me. His grumpy military veteran turned cowboy grandson? Not so much. In fact, he’s downright annoyed that I’m bringing Paps yet another misfit for his collection. I should want nothing to do with my brother’s best friend, Ryder Stone. But the too-sexy-for-his-own-good cowboy has an unfairly fiery touch and an ability to melt my bones with a single heated breath. The harder I try to stay away, the more we’re drawn together. So why fight the pull between us? Maybe a no-strings-attached fling will loosen him up and convince him to see the ranch the way I do. It’s a great plan… Until feelings get involved. This is a sweet & steamy romance with a grumpy cowboy and feisty, confident woman. NO cliffhangers. NO cheating. Guaranteed HEA.