Montana Haven

• Characters

  • • Jake Tarleton
      • He is the oldest of the Tarleton siblings and the steady hand behind Beartooth Ranch. A born protector with broad shoulders and a deeper past, Jake has spent years burying his own heartache while raising his young son, Dylan. Known around Pine Creek for his quiet strength, work ethic, and cowboy code, Jake doesn’t chase drama or dreams—until Mia Montgomery returns to town. She’s the one woman he’s never been able to forget… and the one who still sees past his walls. Beneath Jake’s rugged exterior is a man torn between duty and desire, fiercely loyal but afraid to hope again. Whether he’s leading trail rides, teaching kids to ride, or rocking a newborn to sleep, Jake embodies what it means to be a true Western hero. Strong. Steady. And when he falls in love—he falls hard. Jake doesn’t run from love. He fights for it, with everything he’s got.
      Mia Montgomery
      • She is a fierce, independent single mother with a past full of mistakes—and a heart full of determination. After a messy breakup and years of chasing stability she never quite found, Mia returns to Pine Creek with her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, hoping to rebuild the life she once ran from. She's smart, sharp-tongued, and not afraid to speak her mind—but beneath the sass is a woman who’s been burned more than once and isn’t sure she can trust again. Especially not with Jake Tarleton—the cowboy who once held her heart and unknowingly left her with more than just memories. Mia is torn between fear and hope, past and future, love and survival. But as the ranch begins to feel like home and her daughter starts to bloom, Mia realizes she may still have roots in Pine Creek… and maybe, just maybe, a second chance at the kind of love that lasts.
      Dylan Tarleton
      • He is an eight-year-old with a cowboy’s heart and an old soul. Raised by his father, Jake, on Beartooth Ranch, Dylan is dependable, observant, and already wise beyond his years. He’s got a quiet strength, a deep love for horses, and a protective nature—especially when it comes to his dad and, later, to baby Faith. When Emily Montgomery arrives, Dylan is hesitant at first, but her kindness slowly draws him out. He’s the kind of kid who watches before he speaks, who listens closely, and who’ll stand his ground for the people he loves. Loyal, brave, and pure-hearted.
      Emily Montgomery
      • She is eight years old, shy around strangers but brave in all the ways that matter. With her big brown eyes and gentle spirit, she’s always been her mom’s shadow—quiet, thoughtful, and wise beyond her years. Life hasn’t always been easy, but Emily faces change with quiet courage. When she arrives in Pine Creek, it’s the horses that first draw her out… and a certain serious boy named Dylan who surprises her with unexpected friendship. Emily has a tender heart, a love for animals, and a quiet strength that grows with every chapter—proving that even soft voices can be powerful.

  Summary

  • • For Mia Montgomery, coming back to Pine Creek wasn’t part of the plan. She left years ago, determined to build a life in the city, far away from small-town gossip and heartbreak. But after a failed relationship and a need for stability for her eight-year-old daughter, Emily, she finds herself driving back to the town she swore she’d never call home again.

      Jake never expected to see Mia again—especially not waltzing back into town like a summer storm, her sharp wit and fiery determination rattling his carefully built walls. When he offers Mia and Emily riding lessons at Beartooth Ranch, he convinces himself it’s just for the kids. But deep down, he knows better.

      Once a free-spirited, ambitious city girl, Mia is now a single mother, craving stability. The more time she spends at Beartooth Ranch, the more her defenses crack. And when a heated moment in the barn turns into one passionate night, Mia convinces herself it was a mistake. But weeks later, when an unexpected wave of nausea hits, she realizes it was something much more.

      Now, pregnant with Jake’s child, Mia must confront her deepest fears and the wounds she never healed. Can she trust Jake to stand by her side when the past still looms between them? And when Trevor, Emily’s estranged father, suddenly arrives in Pine Creek, claiming he wants to be part of Emily’s life, Mia must decide who she’s willing to fight for—and who truly has her heart.

      Jake, never one to back down from a challenge, is determined to prove to Mia that she doesn’t have to do this alone. With Dylan and Emily growing closer by the day and the ranch becoming more of a home than ever before, Jake refuses to let Mia run from what they could have together. But convincing a woman who’s spent her life guarding her heart won’t be easy.

      As storms roll over the Montana horizon and custody battles threaten to tear them apart, Jake and Mia must decide if love is worth the risk. With a newborn daughter on the way, a blended family forming, and the undeniable pull of small-town roots calling her home, Mia faces her biggest decision yet.

      Despite the challenges, Mia and Jake come together, standing strong against every obstacle threatening their newfound happiness. With the birth of their daughter, Faith, their bond deepens. Pine Creek embraces them as a family, and Mia finally realizes that love isn’t about running—it’s about choosing to stay, to fight, and to believe in the future they are building together.

      In a heartfelt proposal at Emerson’s Pond, Jake asks Mia to marry him, and this time, she says yes without hesitation. Their wedding, set against the breathtaking Montana landscape, is a celebration of love, family, and second chances.

      As they settle into life at Beartooth Ranch, with their children playing nearby and a bright future ahead, Mia finally understands—she has found her Montana Haven.

  Tropes

  • • Small Town
      Dominant Alpha Male
      Rancher
    • Single Dad
    • Single Mother
      Grumpy / Sunshine
    • Smart & Sassy
      Second Chance
      Surprise Pregnancy
      Cowboy
      Friends-to-Lovers

Montana Healing

• Characters

  • Tyler Parker
    • 35-year-old bull rider who has a very intense personality and adores his career. He’s just moved to Pine Creek, and he doesn’t talk much about his personal life as he gets to know more about the locals as he settles in. He really enjoys being at the ranch and a lot of the cowboys at the ranch joke that Tyler tends to go ‘missing’ at times. What they don’t know is that he has a 6-year-old son who he is the single father to and at times, he rushes home to check on him, even though he has a nanny.
    Sarah Marlene Tarleton
    • 34-year-old therapist who resides in Pine Creek and who people have only the nicest things to say about. She’s the kind of person who keeps her personal life private but doesn’t mind if people know enough about her professional life, since she is proud to be a therapist. What many do not know is that she’s the younger sister of Jake Tarleton but people who don’t know her personally just assume that her middle name, Marlene, is her last name.
    Tim “Timmy” Parker
    • 6-year-old is shy but loves movies and loves animals. Because he spends majority of his time at the house with his nanny, Mrs. Carolyn, the most he goes outside is to play in the backyard. He’s very close to his nanny to the point that he doesn’t become sad or upset if his father works too much.

  Summary

  • When bull rider Tyler arrives in the small town of Pine Creek and seeks therapy for a recent injury, he meets a sunshine-like therapist, Sarah, with a no-nonsense attitude. From the moment they meet, the tension between them crackles with animosity. Their initial encounters are fraught with tension as Tyler's grumpy demeanor clashes with Sarah's upbeat nature.
    
    As they engage in their therapy sessions, their animosity slowly turns to attraction, offering them a chance at love and redemption. Unbeknownst to each other, they both have secret identities. Tyler is not just a bull rider; he's also a devoted single dad to his young son, and Sarah, meanwhile, is not just a therapist; she's been hiding her true identity as Jake’s Sister and Co-Owner to the well-known Beartooth Ranch.
    
    When a storm traps them together, the forced proximity ignites a passionate flame between them, leading to an unexpected romance that challenges their preconceptions and melts their hardened hearts. Through their journey of growth, healing, and unexpected romance, they transition from adversaries to partners in a heartwarming tale of the bull rider and the therapist.

  Tropes

  • Small Town
    Dominant Alpha Male
    Single Dad
    Grumpy / Sunshine
    Bull Rider
    Therapist
    Forced Proximity
    Enemies-to-Lovers

Montana Guardian

• Characters

  • Ethan Tarleton
    • This 34-year-old cowboy is the co-owner of Beartooth Ranch with his brother. After serving in the Marines right after high school, he came back to Beartooth to settle down and forget about the horrors of the past. His best friend Calvin has been by his side since high school and knows Emma from the times they always hung out. He liked her but never made a move because Calvin was overprotective of her until, one day, he ran into her at the local bar, saving her from an altercation. One thing leads to another, and they hook up…with an extra little surprise!
    Emma Gibbons
    • A 32-year-old woman obsessed with crafts and nature. She came back to Clearmont Ridge and lived with her brother while trying to get her life together after a bad breakup. She is sassy, but sometimes, her big mouth gets her in trouble. She has always liked Ethan, and they hook up. Beartooth was always a focal part of her childhood, so when she has amnesia, she comes back, feeling solace there. Falls pregnant, but doesn’t know who the father is and feels safe at Beartooth, especially around Ethan, because she knows he’s her brother’s best friend. She’s trying to navigate being pregnant, while not knowing a thing about who the dad might be.

  Summary

  • This Steamy Contemporary romance follows the story of Ethan, a dominant alpha whose life is turned upside down after a passionate one-night stand with his best friend’s sister, the captivating Emma Williams. The morning after, Emma disappears without a trace, leaving Ethan with unanswered questions and longing for more, and Emma wakes up in a hospital bed with amnesia after a traumatic accident on her way home after the one-night stand. She wants to be with Ethan but knows he’s her brother Calvin’s best friend and a co-owner of Beartooth Ranch. She discovers she's pregnant and has no memory of the father, leaving her in a state of confusion and vulnerability. However, Emma, the smart and sassy type, doesn’t let it get to her, and she prepares to take care of the baby.
    
    Meanwhile, one day, when Ethan is out getting arrangements for hay to be delivered from another vendor, he gets a call from Jake saying a woman’s at the ranch, and she says that she’s looking for someone to help her. Ethan heads over, only to find it’s Emma suffering from amnesia.
    
    Ethan, an ex-Marine dealing with his own demons, is torn between protecting Emma and unraveling the mystery of their connection. Emma's smart and sassy demeanor clashes with Ethan's brooding nature as they navigate the challenges of impending parenthood and lost memories. Ethan helps her, taking her in, because he’s Calvin’s best friend. eventually, the two grow closer. One day, as Emma’s trying to navigate one of the Bulls that’s been a pain tries to attack her. Ethan saves her, but not before getting a flashback. He protects her, and they soon grow closer. He wants to tell her he's the father, but fears what it will do for her mental health.
    
    Emma and Ethan get closer, and Ethan confides about the demons he has. He says he suffers from PTSD but doesn’t want to bring the ranch down. Emma becomes a source of solace for him, as he confides these stressful feelings after a night at Grandma’s Comfort Diner.
    
    Over time, they get closer, and Emma becomes a staple at Beartooth. She spends time with Mia Montgomery, getting lactose-free cherry pies. As she does, Mia asks if she knows the father. Emma says she doesn’t know. When Emma gets back, she overhears Ethan and Calvin talking, and the bomb is revealed that Ethan’s the father. They must confront their feelings, and Emma gets upset, feeling like Ethan lied to her, to hide this. angry, she storms out, filled with frustrations.
    
    Calvin talks to Ethan about his feelings for Emma and Ethan says he is falling for her. Calvin’s happy about it, and Calvin says if Ethan loves her, he needs to find Emma and tell her these feelings. Ethan knows he needs to go back for her. however, when he calls her, it all goes straight to voicemail.
    
    But, as she’s driving back from the obstetrics appointment one day in Clearmont Ridge the baby is about to come, and she’s forced to pull over. She at first called Calvin, and she’s panicking, but he’s not nearby. In a daring moment, Ethan helps her get to the hospital, and together, they agree to raise the child, being there for each other.

  Tropes

  • Small Town
    Dominant Alpha Male
    Grumpy / Sunshine
    Ex-Marine
    Smart/Sassy Female
    Amnesia
    Brother's Best Friend
    One Night Stand

Montana Heart

• Characters

  • Richard McCall
    • 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

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