Description
Grace Hills, a 24-year-old single mother, arrives in the small town of Willow Ridge with her three-year-old daughter, June, hoping for a fresh start. Struggling to make ends meet, she takes a job as a housekeeping assistant at Carter Creek Ranch, a sprawling ranch owned by the stern yet enigmatic Jack Carter. Jack Carter, a 37-year-old widowed rancher, is raising his two sons-16-year-old Jake and 8-year-old Grayson-alone. Hardened by loss and responsibility, he has little patience for newcomers, especially those with no ranch experience. But when Grace's warmth and determination begin to soften his guarded heart, and little June forms an unexpected bond with his boys, Jack finds himself questioning the walls he's built around his family. As Grace adjusts to ranch life and proves her resilience, she and Jack navigate their growing attraction, past regrets, and the challenges of blending their fractured families. But when outside forces threaten the ranch's future, they must decide: Is love enough to risk their hearts again?
Chapter 1
