His Gentle Persuasion: Ciaran Book 1 (The O'Connors #4)
Alyssa Bailey

Ciarán O’Connor, a top-tier equine and canine trainer in the Northwest, never struggles to find a date, but discovering a self-assured woman who aligns with his specific desires proves more difficult. He is willing to wait patiently until he notices Nurse Katherine Franklin, prompting him to make a life-changing trade to get to know her better.
Katie is known for her independent nature and has a reputation among the local men as being hard to win over and even harder to keep. Ciarán ignites her passion and draws her out of her comfort zone. He is eager to learn everything about her, but some secrets are kept close to the chest.
Ciarán is determined to persuade Katherine that his decisive lifestyle is not only what she needs to come to terms with her past and secure their future, but also exactly what she desires in the present.