His Reluctant Rancher

Carter Branch has no time for distractions. As the oldest of five brothers struggling to save their family's Montana ranch, Carter's entire life revolves around keeping Lost Branch afloat. Between a herd that needs constant attention, brothers who need guidance, and an uncertain future threatening everything his parents built, romance is the last thing on his mind. Then the new vet rolls into town. Dr. Liam Newton is everything Carter doesn't need—confident, charming, and way too good-looking in those tight jeans. Fresh from Denver and looking for a fresh start, Liam knows his way around cattle and isn't intimidated by one brooding cowboy's walls. When a sick heifer forces them together, the chemistry is instant and undeniable. But Carter doesn't do complications. He's spent years putting everyone else first, convinced he doesn't deserve happiness when his family's legacy hangs in the balance. Liam's patience and gentle persistence start to crack his defenses, but every heated glance and stolen touch just reminds Carter of everything he stands to lose. One storm. One dance. One desperate kiss that changes everything. Now Carter has to decide: keep playing it safe and lose the best thing that's ever happened to him, or take a chance on the sunshine-bright vet who sees past his gruff exterior to the man underneath. In a small Montana town where everyone knows your business, falling in love is the biggest risk of all.