SHE DIDN'T EXPECT TO FALL FOR THE COWBOYTessa Morgan is running on survival instinct. Escaping a past she refuses to let define her, she lands in the small town of Whiskey Ridge searching for quiet, safety, and a fresh start. What she doesn't expect is a chance encounter with a rugged stranger who sees her strength even when she feels broken. One moment. One connection. And suddenly, staying doesn't seem so impossible. HE DIDN'T EXPECT TO LOVE AGAINRhett Dawson has already lived his forever once-and lost it. Rooted in Whiskey Ridge, he's built a life of routine, responsibility, and emotional distance. Love is something he respects, but no longer chases. Until Tessa. She challenges his carefully guarded world, awakening feelings he thought were long buried. And this time, walking away might be harder than holding on.