When long estranged Jake returns to West Line Ranch, Liz can't help but sense that they're in for a world of trouble - though as the two become closer, Liz becomes torn between her family and the man she's starting to fall for. ***** After the beloved owner of West Line Ranch passes away, Liz and the rest of the ranch get a wild surprise at the reading of the will - long estranged Jake is on his way back to West Line Ranch, which can only mean trouble. When he arrives to not only discover he was granted full ownership of the ranch, but that he must stay for a year, he agrees, as there's nothing holding him to his past. However, the longer he stays at the ranch, the more he begins to fall for not just the simpler way of life in the country, but for Liz as well. This is Book 1 of the West Brothers Series. Book 2 - Western Connection and Book 3 - Western Flame, are also available to read exclusively on Wattpad Watty's Shortlist - 2021 [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

When a hunky cowboy saves city-bred Adelaide McCarthy from drowning in the icy cold Bear Head Creek, she feels strangely attracted to him. Recipe for a heart-warming country romance? At twenty-four, Rhett Wilson nurtures an attraction towards his sister's new friend, Adelaide whom he saves from the jaws of death. He pursues her relentlessly and a beautiful relationship develops between them. However, before he can confess his feelings, she returns to NYC, her home. Heartbroken, Rhett waits every day for her to return, but after three years, the news of her upcoming wedding shatters him completely. Will he ever be able to forget her? Can he move on and marry someone who needs him more? Can he do justice to a loveless marriage when his heart belongs to Adelaide? Check out this beautiful, emotional, tender HEA of a gem of a cowboy who deserves all the happiness in the world!

Gary Maxwell has recently graduated from college with a degree in ranch management. Now that he has the degree he has no desire to use it. At all. On the journey to find something new and exciting he never thought a girl could or would catch his eye. But the good Lord just might have a different idea! Brooke Kendall is stuck in a runt since graduating high school three years ago. She has been working at a hair salon and really enjoys it, but it is discouraging to watch your friends get married and have babies all while you have never had a serious relationship! Sometimes your prayers are answered where you never thought they would be. Come along with Gary and Brooke as they learn just that! (Sequel To Can Cowboy's Fix Mistakes?) Although you do not have to read it first this gives some spoilers for it so I would encourage you to check that one out first!

Everyone knows bull riding is one of the most dangerous sports to exist. You don't think about what could happen if you fall. You don't think about a two thousand pound bucking machine stepping on you, ending your life. You just do it because you did it once before and nothing bad happened. Colt Dutton thinks of himself as one of the Lucky ones since he has had nothing but good luck since meeting his soulmate, Charlie. She bleeds luck as it comes, which is why he calls her Lucky. Becoming a professional bull rider is a competitive dangerous road to take. You have to have grit, determination, and a quick mind. Colt Dutton might have all of those things, and believing he is lucky sure helps his case, but not everyone can always be lucky. Sometimes you have to give something up for something better to come, and he and Charlie must find a way to overcome it. - BOOK THREE OF THE LUCKY SERIES * can be read as a stand alone

[COMPLETED] There are two things you can count on in a small town, bad weather and boys who can make your heart thump faster than a horse's hooves 🌻🌻🌻 Beatrice was used to her relatively quiet life, but then she met Keaton and her life flipped upside up. Smiling came easier, laughing felt smoother. Being with him was easy. Until it wasn't. For 3 years, Beatrice had managed to keep her secret to herself. Perfectly content with the life she was leading, away from Keaton, and away from Coaster. But when her mom gets injured, Beatrice must face her long lost love and decide once again how things are going to work out. 🌻🌻🌻 My beautiful cover was made by ABrunetteGirl here on Wattpad! Status: Completed Sequel: Sins of the Father

Brady West falls for the beautiful Caitlin Fenshaw when he least expects-or needs to and as they grow close they must decide on their future together as they navigate his family secrets her troubled past and the links that connect them both. ***** Brady is the fixer at West Line Ranch. Equipment cattle fencing his estranged father's situation to name a few. On top of everything going on in his life fate has placed the beautiful Caitlin Fenshaw and her predicament squarely in his path. He's drawn to her strength like a magnet but is he ready to open his heart to someone else when he is still figuring out who he is? Caitlin doubts she'll ever be able to fall in love again after what her ex did to her. Through her favourite patient Keith she keeps bumping into Brady West. He's sweet caring and his touch soothes her long-worn nerves. He understands her the way no one else has but she's on the fence about whether to let someone else into her battered broken heart. As their deep connection takes hold Caitlin will have to push her doubts aside and trust Brady and Brady will have to let his family help him when the stakes get high. Book 2 of the West Brothers Series. Book 1 - Western Heat - is part of the Wattpad Originals Content warning: some descriptions of domestic abuse

Taylor Houston's entire life has been spent taking care of others. Born in a downpour, dark clouds have followed her everywhere she's gone. Now on her own, her world is crumbling around her. Struggling with her identity and worth, she's giving herself over to the storm, but just as she's thrown to the curb by life, Rhett Montgomery arrives to pick her up. Rhett has spent his entire life being told he wasn't good enough. Raised on one of the largest ranches in Texas, he should be as good as anyone. When he encounters a simple, pretty girl who needs his help, his life is turned upside down. Can he make her believe her own worth? Or will she show him his? Soon, the sassy girl begins to crack the stubborn cowboy's mask, and the girl who had never taken help before, finds herself letting the stranger lend her a hand. As Taylor and Rhett teach each other what family truly means, they face the challenges of a lifetime. Will their newfound relationship last, or will they let their fears tear them apart? July 2022- ranked 3rd- rumors

With the eighth anniversary of his twin brother's death during a military detail drawing near, Randy (Rowdy) Kincaid bolted upright in bed, breathing heavily. Rowdy, a highly decorated former-Army Ranger, professional bull fighter and cowboy, (from the 3B Ranch) feels responsible for his brother's death. He feels the weight of misplaced guilt the size of Wolf Mountain on his heart. Barbara "Bobbi" Blanton, of the 3B Ranch, is an up and coming attorney in Butte, Montana. Rowdy and Bobbi had been drawn to each other since he and Beau had returned from the military. They found peace and solace together, sometimes they thought they had found the missing part of their heart and soul..... They had even begun to plan a future, that they were destined for the alter. Bobbi was currently working on a difficult case which required much of her time and energy. As the case grew more intense, their relationship grew cool and stiff. Neither seemed able to share or put their deep personal issues behind them and felt that God had forgotten them and intended that they both go on alone. As the case unfolds, Bobbi's past abuse threatens to swallow her in memories. Both Bobbi and Rowdy find themselves working along side the FBI and the 3B Ranch to find the man responsible. Can they free themselves from their past and claim a new future? Together can they find their way back to Christ and save the lives of her two nieces who have also gone missing? Can she finally heal and regain the heart of her Rowdy Cowboy?

Chad Crawford has been running from the nightmares of an early dawn attack that occurred on his last deployment. He had no recollection of the day in question, but each nightmare brings back snippets that he would rather not remember. Having been in one place for too long, it's time to run again. As luck would have it, he is offered an unexpected job in Denver. He didn't expect that job to lead him to confronting his nightmares, let alone the nightmares of a beautiful exotic dancer. Anna Bishop has been an exotic dancer since she aged out of foster care. She has always enjoyed her job until recently. Now, she's afraid it's going to get her murdered. She had hoped a week in Oklahoma for her best friend's wedding would deter her unwanted admirer, but she was wrong. Now she has to decide between facing the problem head on or running away. Thanks to the cowboy her boss brought back from Oklahoma, she won't have to do either alone.

Second Chance Romance Love-at-first sight--faster-paced love affair Single father Surprise baby HEA standalone Five years ago, my life changed when my wife left my two-year-old son and me in the middle of the night-breaking my heart. After that, I vowed to friends and family that I'd never fall in love again and would only focus on raising my autistic son and working on my farm and horse ranch. That was until a beautiful blonde-haired, green-eyed beauty moved to my town--changing my life forever. Being stubborn, I did everything I could not to let my ticker control me and my thinking process--avoiding eye contact with Josie, conversations, and what my ticker, mind, and soul was telling me... But then I saw Josie daily at the diner she worked at and became jealous whenever Jack, the town's annoying wanna-be cowboy, tried striking a relationship up with her. I always felt my wife, Hailey, would return to Maverick and me, and we'd be a family again. But the more time I focused on the new girl in town, the more I wanted Hailey out of my life, and the more I wanted Josie in mine. Then, one night, my life forever changed when I allowed a door to open and gave Josie something I said I'd never give--my ticker. Credit for cover: selfpubbookcovers.com/AKcoverdesign