Hard Luck Ranch Series by Tamrin Banks

Welcome to Aspen Bluffs, Oklahoma! Home to Hard Luck Ranch and the Castle men. Two brothers and their cousin, men who work a harsh land. These men work, play, fight and love stronger and deeper than their roots to the land they love.Clay:I'm in deep trouble. My ranch is a mess since I inherited it. My younger brother is giving every woman in town high hopes that he'll settle down and take over. Meanwhile, my job as the Sheriff of Aspen Bluffs is the only thing keeping the ranch running... moreWelcome to Aspen Bluffs, Oklahoma! Home to Hard Luck Ranch and the Castle men. Two brothers and their cousin, men who work a harsh land. These men work, play, fight and love stronger and deeper than their roots to the land they love.Clay:I'm in deep trouble. My ranch is a mess since I inherited it. My younger brother is giving every woman in town high hopes that he'll settle down and take over. Meanwhile, my job as the Sheriff of Aspen Bluffs is the only thing keeping the ranch running.So when beautiful Spring Rain shows up and starts spreading her sunshine around town, I can't believe it when I pipe up and offer her a job. I've got too many problems on my plate to take on even one more.Her dove gray eyes, bright smile and tinkling laughter have me throwing all my sensible ideas out the window. The way her body curves and dips has my heart thumping in a crazy rhythm. My breath hitches every time she walks into the room and sidles up to me.I see something scared and worried behind that soft smile though. There's no way anyone or anything is taking her away from me. But when I find out who and what she is, will I give in and let her go where I feel she belongs or will I take a chance that she really belongs with me?Spring:I love my new life! Especially my grumpy new boss. His ice blue eyes and quick smirk that flashes so rarely makes me feel breathless, needy. My new life is a quiet haven from the pressure of my family life. Slowly it's giving me the strength I need to stand up for myself. For him. Because I don't ever want to leave Clay. His grumpy attitude makes me laugh, joy rippling through my heart when that hard-won quirk of a smile peeks out. When the truth darkens my happy new life, will Clay stand up and fight for me? Or just let me go because I've lied to him the whole time? less

Welcome to Aspen Bluffs, Oklahoma! Home to Hard Luck Ranch and the Castle men. Two brothers and their cousin, men who work a harsh land. These men work, play, fight and love stronger and deeper than their roots to the land they love.Carson:I'm the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons and one woman is determined to trap me. I have no intention of ever being serious about any woman. It's just never felt right and I'm not settling. My parents had a wonderful love story... moreWelcome to Aspen Bluffs, Oklahoma! Home to Hard Luck Ranch and the Castle men. Two brothers and their cousin, men who work a harsh land. These men work, play, fight and love stronger and deeper than their roots to the land they love.Carson:I'm the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons and one woman is determined to trap me. I have no intention of ever being serious about any woman. It's just never felt right and I'm not settling. My parents had a wonderful love story. This woman won't give up though. I need a buffer. A fake girlfriend. And I know just the woman that can help me. My best friend, Tony. She won't get any weird ideas.But the more we pretend, the more I realize that I'm the one confused. I've never had feelings like this before. I can't touch Tony without this breathless feeling sneaking up on me. Without a ripple of some strange feeling settling in my heart. A feeling of belonging. Of possession. That she's mine. Should I risk my longest relationship or let her go, knowing someone else will come along and win her heart while I watch, powerless and even more alone than ever before.Antonia:I agreed to help Carson against my better judgement. I know what he's like and I won't sully my lips with those words. Now he's flying off the handle when we hang out and another man says hello. His hands are always touching me and it feels different than before. He's pushing me out of my comfort zone and I can't say no. I'm consumed with dreams about him.Carson has a horrible track record and I'm terrified we're about to destroy our friendship for a few crazy, incredible nights. Do I see more than right now in his sapphire eyes? Could the boy I grew up with be the love of my live? less

Welcome to Aspen Bluffs, Oklahoma! Home to Hard Luck Ranch and the Castle men. Two brothers and their cousin, men who work a harsh land. These men work, play, fight and love stronger and deeper than their roots to the land they love.Tempest:My cousin married the Sheriff of Aspen Bluffs and she's blissfully happy. Until she gets sick and needs extra loving care. I'm just the girl to help her out. I love the peace and quiet of the ranch. It feels right after all my uncle's craziness... moreWelcome to Aspen Bluffs, Oklahoma! Home to Hard Luck Ranch and the Castle men. Two brothers and their cousin, men who work a harsh land. These men work, play, fight and love stronger and deeper than their roots to the land they love.Tempest:My cousin married the Sheriff of Aspen Bluffs and she's blissfully happy. Until she gets sick and needs extra loving care. I'm just the girl to help her out. I love the peace and quiet of the ranch. It feels right after all my uncle's craziness. But there's one thing about this haven of tranquility and happiness that I can't stand.Wyatt Freaking Castle.Why can't he leave me the heck alone and why can't I stop thinking about the big jerk?Wyatt:I love my new cousin-in-law. But her cousin? I can't stand being near her.She's bossy and loud. I like my dates sweet and quiet. She likes blasting hard rock music while she works. It makes my head pound. We are polar opposites in so many ways.But my traitorous body hasn't got the memo. I can't stop dreaming about her. Vivid, crazy dreams of kissing her and making her mine. Since I met her I can't stop picturing her in my arms day and night. It's driving me crazy!Why can't I forget her and if I can't...what happens when she leaves? less