A sexy cowboy. Some racy photos. And an accidental hook up—or three—with his best friend’s sister.
There are four things that rule my world: Norse mythology, Marvel comics, horses, and dirty talk. Not necessarily in that order.
When my brother signs me up for a new Bachelorette-style reality show centered around a female star looking for love with a cowboy (without my permission, I might add), I don’t have a choice.
It will be great publicity for the ranch.
Or at least that’s what I’m promised.
Never mind that I’m not looking for love—and I’m especially not interested in landing a fiancée.
What I didn’t figure on is the show’s photographer being Violet Brooks. Violet is my best friend’s little sister. Did I mention he’s the town sheriff?
She’s the same woman who left our small Montana town ten years ago and never looked back. The same woman I lusted after when I shouldn’t have. And still do.
So when the pre-show marketing photo shoot involves channeling my inner underwear model—with Violet as the photographer—I lose my shirt. My pants. And possibly my virtue.
But it’s worth it.
As long as we don’t get caught—because if we are, it’s adios to the ranch.
And as long as my heart doesn’t get toss into the mix. Because what Violet and I have is only temporary while she’s in town.
Sounds easy enough. Right?
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Cinderella’s fairy godmother just turned hot. And male. Very, very male.
My three priorities in life have always been: the horse ranch I manage with my brothers, my family, and my best friend, Sophie West.
Sophie is the ranch’s horse trainer—or as we call her, our horse whisper. She’s hot as hell, but mixing business with pleasure never ends well. Been there. Done that. Had it branded on my ass.
But apparently Sophie’s biological clock is ticking. She’s let it slip that she’s ready to find her soul mate or at least a nice man.
The first problem? She’s socially awkward around any guy she’s interested in.
The second problem? If she doesn’t find her true love in town, our ranch could lose the best damn horse trainer around.
Problem number three? She wants me to be her “fairy godfather” and help her become more confident. We’re talking lessons on kissing and clothing-optional activities so that she can ask out the new vet in town.
Which is problem number four—and the biggest issue of all. I want to be her Prince Charming.
But I’m going to have to put my heart on the line to win hers.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the sexiest cowboy of them all…
As a Beverly Hills princess, I prefer Egyptian sheets, designer clothing, and shopping on Rodeo Drive.
Cleaning stables? Definitely not my thing.
After my great aunt dies, I volunteer to go to Copper Creek, Montana to tie up loose ends and put the house she willed me on the market.
The last thing I expect to find is irritating, yet sexier-than-sin Noah Daniels.
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Nine years ago, I left town only to return with a broken heart, a love for restoring vintage cars, and the plan to never leave Copper Creek again.
When hotter-than-hell Kate Snow decides to fix up her great aunt’s house, turning down her offer isn’t an option. She needs the extra hands so she can meet her deadline.
And I need the extra cash.
But the job comes with additional perks: Hanging out with Kate. Teaching her about horses.
The mind-blowing sex with her.
What I haven’t planned on is for my heart to be a willing part of the deal—a deal that could result in Kate landing her dream job. In Beverly Hills.
TJ’s note is killllling me!!!!
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Violet,
I’m writing this letter even though you’ll never see it. And more importantly, your brother—my best friend and the town’s sheriff—will never see it. If he ever knew how I felt about his little sister, well, that would be the end of me. RIP.
But if it does come to that, please take care of my cat Loki. He adores you as much as you adore him. Which is more than I can say when it comes to my dumbass brothers. I don’t know what their problem is when it comes to my cat. He’s perfect just the way he is. Even my dog Asgard agrees.
All right, that might be stretching things.
Anyway, I’ve been in love with you for as long as I can remember. I just didn’t realize it at the time. But having you back in Copper Creek to do that stupid reality show has brought back all those old memories of us together.
Of us jumping off the old tire swing and landing in the river.
Of that time your bikini top came off and your brother threatened to pluck out his friends’ eyes if we so much as peeked at you.
Well, I peeked. I shouldn’t have, but I did.
And I should be sorry, but I’m not. All I could think about was how beautiful you looked and the way your body glowed in the sunlight.
Those memories and many more are what keeps me smiling when I’m working the ranch. It’s been that way ever since you left Copper Creek all those years ago.
I know you’ll never see this note, but I just needed to say: You’re the only woman I want.
Love you for always,
TJ
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Stina Lindenblatt lives in Western Canada, where she loves to dream up New Adult and Young Adult stories, especially those with romance. She loves to travel, and has lived in England, the US, Canada, and Finland. She has a Master’s of Science degree in exercise physiology and has worked with elite athletes. In her free time, Stina enjoys photography, especially the close-up variety.
