The Cowboy's Hope — Christina Butrum

She is protecting her heart. He's protecting his ranch.Are they both just fooling themselves?Ashley Carlson never expected to be a single mother-or a widow-but losing her husband derailed everything. When her grandfather invites her to help him at his vet practice, it sounds like just the fresh start Ashley and her son need. If only her appointments at Dixon Ranch didn't involve the infuriating presence of Blake Dixon questioning her every move. As the oldest Dixon brother, Blake has always taken on the mantle of responsibility. The ranch was everything to his father, and Blake is determined to honor his legacy. He's not taking any risks... and the new vet? She's the definition of risk with her crazy ideas-not to mention the way she is proving to be a major distraction. As Blake and Ashley spend more time together, their differences couldn't be more evident. They've both got their walls up, but when the ranch is on the line, they are both on the same team. Putting aside their differences and their pasts, Ashley and Blake must decide if the risk of love is worth the reward.The Cowboy's Hope, book three in the Dixon Ranch series, is a clean and wholesome, small-town contemporary romance featuring a stubborn-but-kindhearted hero and a shy-but-determined heroine who cares about the ranch more than she ever realized. Happily ever after guaranteed. Download today and finish reading this heartfelt series.