Richard, a stoic cowboy, finds his life turned upside down by his new neighbor Lilly, a spirited city girl, in this steamy romance set in the Heart of Montana.
She’s a whirlwind of sass and beauty, challenging everything I thought I knew about life and love.
As a horse trainer with a hardened heart, I've dedicated my life to the ranch and its animals, wary of opening up to anyone.
But Lily's infectious energy and passion for photography draw me in, revealing a side of myself I never knew existed
Lily’s zest for adventure clashes with my need for stability.
She’s everything I’ve been avoiding, yet I can’t seem to stay away.
If I can't break free from the shadows of my past, I risk losing Lily—and the chance to build a life filled with love, trust, and the kind of happiness I never dared to dream possible.
The 35-year-old man has a deep love for the country and the small town of Pine Creek. He’s more comfortable around people he’s known for ages, mostly everyone who resides in town. He is standoffish to people he considers as ‘outsiders’, which is pretty much anyone who are strangers in town and he doesn’t know well. He spends his days as a horse trainer at Beartooth Ranch but will never admit out loud that sometimes he does get a bit lonely. He can’t remember the last time he went on a date or had a companion. But with the big heart he has, he believes that you’ll know when the right one comes along.
Lily Beckett
At 34-years-old, she wonders if she’s really lived life to the fullest. You’d think that living in the big city meant that you could never grow bored, especially as a photographer who can snap pictures of everything they see around the city. But Lily is tired of the city and wonders if maybe her adventure is hidden within one of those small towns she hears so much about. So she decides to take the leap with moving to the small town of Pine Creek in search of maybe also herself and to see if she can fill the void she feels in life. She’s brought plenty of sass along with her as well in case she meets less than hospitable people. All in all, she’s optimistic and hoping for the best with this risky big move.
Summary
This Steamy Contemporary Western Romance follows the story of Richard, a dominant alpha and Horse Trainer at Beartooth Ranch in the small town of Pine Creek. Richard finds his quiet ranch life turned upside down when vivacious city girl Lily moves in next door. Lily, a smart and sassy photographer, is the sunshine to Richard's stormy demeanor. Despite their opposite personalities, they feel an instant connection.
Richard brings Lily to the Beartooth Ranch, where she discovers her love for Horses. They go on trail rides and picnics by the surrounding streams and mountain lakes. Their chemistry is undeniable, leading to a whirlwind romance filled with passion and desire. As they navigate their intense feelings, they discover that they are truly opposites who attract. The following 26 chapters outline the love and passion Richard and Lily have for each other.
Tropes
Small Town
Dominant Alpha Male
Grumpy / Sunshine
Opposites attract
Cowboy
Smart/Sassy Female
Next-Door Neighbor
Instalove