She had her reasons for leaving… When former rodeo star Hayes Matthews returns to Tree Fork Ranch to care for his injured uncle, he's shocked to find Bailey Logan-his first love-working there. He never understood why she vanished years ago, and now, seeing her, more beautiful than ever, he wants answers. He swears he won't fall for her again, no matter how strong the pull. Bailey's carving out a future as a silversmith, selling her work at rodeos, but when her best friend needs help hiding a prized horse from a bitter ex, Bailey returns to her hometown of Marietta, Montana. Living rent-free in her family's run-down homestead, she trades labor for boarding space at the neighbor's ranch-never expecting Hayes to be part of the deal. Seeing him brings back all the emotions Bailey tried to forget. She ghosted Hayes to chase her dreams, afraid of repeating her mother's mistakes-giving up everything for love. Now here they are, together during the Copper Mountain Rodeo, and Hayes more tempting than ever. Hayes wants the truth. Bailey wants-much to her horror-Hayes. Jeannie Watt lives on a small cattle ranch and hay farm in southwest Montana. When she's not writing, she enjoys making mosaic mirrors, sewing, and pretending that the house is neat and tidy. Jeannie loves to hear from readers. Please contact her via her website www.jeanniewatt.com.
