For rancher Chance Braxton, Josie Monroe was the classic girl next door. Heâd fallen early and hard, but because her heart had belonged to his careless and indifferent brother, Chance had been permanently friend-zoned since Josie was a teen. Now Josieâs running her failing ranch all alone, and itâs time for Chance to step up and keep a promise he made to her dying mother â marry Josie and combine their ranches.Â
Josie Monroe doesnât want help or need to be saved by anyone â especially her wealthy ranching neighbor and forever thorn in her paw, Chance Braxton. The serious, way-too-handsome cowboy has starred in too many of her fantasies, but he still sees her as a heart-broken girl. Sheâs a woman now, and sheâs determined to prove everyone wrong: She can save her ranch and rebuild her fatherâs legacyâĻalone.Â
When Chance proposes, Josieâs problems are just beginning. So why does her pulse kick up every time he rides by and tips his Stetson?