Cowboys of Cobalt Creek Series by Hope Parker

On a lonely night up on her parent’s rooftop, Melody Thomas is stunned when her family’s dinner guest, Jake Tolson, joins her. Her father’s best friend and a rugged rancher, Jake is the schoolgirl crush that Melody never quite could get over. When he sits down and offers her the job she’s always wanted as an assistant horse trainer, she accepts the opportunity without a second thought to the wild attraction that courses through her whenever Jake is around... moreOn a lonely night up on her parent’s rooftop, Melody Thomas is stunned when her family’s dinner guest, Jake Tolson, joins her. Her father’s best friend and a rugged rancher, Jake is the schoolgirl crush that Melody never quite could get over. When he sits down and offers her the job she’s always wanted as an assistant horse trainer, she accepts the opportunity without a second thought to the wild attraction that courses through her whenever Jake is around. How hard could it be to keep her hands to herself? Turns out, it was pretty difficult. A rogue snowstorm catches the pair off guard during a cattle drive, forcing them to spend the weekend in his cabin. With only their feelings, a warm fireplace, and one bed, they confront the fact that their relationship isn’t just an innocent acquaintance. Jake and Melody begin to see each other in secret, hiding the growing passion between them from prying eyes. When Jake’s hidden past resurfaces in a brutal betrayal, Mel and Jake will need to dig in their heels and protect themselves from the onslaught of emotion that threatens to kill the budding relationship they’re fighting so hard to keep alive. In this age-gap romance, tensions run high as family ties are stressed and love is put to the test. less

Grayson Everheart never planned to spend two weeks in Cobalt Creek, Montana, and he certainly didn’t plan on meeting Beau Williams—a rugged cowboy with a guarded smile and a dimple that could charm the boots off anyone. Stressed and far from home, the Seattle-based travel writer vents his frustrations at a local dive bar, only to find himself sparring with a handsome stranger who seems immune to his city-boy complaints... moreGrayson Everheart never planned to spend two weeks in Cobalt Creek, Montana, and he certainly didn’t plan on meeting Beau Williams—a rugged cowboy with a guarded smile and a dimple that could charm the boots off anyone. Stressed and far from home, the Seattle-based travel writer vents his frustrations at a local dive bar, only to find himself sparring with a handsome stranger who seems immune to his city-boy complaints.Beau has always put his family’s ranch first, even at the cost of his own dreams. With the grand opening of Rockin’ Bramble Ranch looming, the last thing he needs is a cranky writer shadowing his every move—or the searing chemistry he shares with the man he met at the bar. When Beau discovers Grayson is there to review his ranch, sparks fly—and not the good kind. Yet, as they navigate long days and lingering glances, anger gives way to an undeniable attraction. But with their worlds miles apart and their lifestyles at odds, is love is enough to bridge the gap between them?Two hearts. Two worlds. One chance to risk it all. less