The Shooting Star Ranch Trilogy Series by Samantha C. Michaels

Stereotypical cowboy. That’s who I am. Just as quiet as I am tough. Just as broody as I am sturdy. Aloof.Truthfully, it’s the only way I know to protect myself; my heart. To escape the tragedy of my youth.Enter Mel McNeill. One night with her and all of my walls disintegrate before my very eyes. She’s hot. Sweet. Sassy. Smart. Everything I’ve ever wanted.Which is the precise reason that I run.The last woman I let into my heart broke me. I won’t go through that again... moreStereotypical cowboy. That’s who I am. Just as quiet as I am tough. Just as broody as I am sturdy. Aloof.Truthfully, it’s the only way I know to protect myself; my heart. To escape the tragedy of my youth.Enter Mel McNeill. One night with her and all of my walls disintegrate before my very eyes. She’s hot. Sweet. Sassy. Smart. Everything I’ve ever wanted.Which is the precise reason that I run.The last woman I let into my heart broke me. I won’t go through that again. I like my life just the way it is.So, why can’t I get her out of my head? Why can’t I leave her in the past with all of the other ghosts? Why is it when both of our lives implode, I find myself unable to walk away?In the face of the unknown, we’ll discover if we’re strong enough to face it together, or if the uncertainty left behind by the actions of others will tear us apart forever… less

Just your average woman. That’s me. Quiet and introverted. And a doormat more times than I care to remember.And then Judd Walker comes riding into my life. My knight in shining armor, helping my find a strength I didn’t know I had.That is, until a blast from his past threatens the security I’ve found with this man. He makes his feelings for me clear, but I can’t shake the feeling that I’m on the verge of losing him. Losing everything.Major life changes bring me hope... moreJust your average woman. That’s me. Quiet and introverted. And a doormat more times than I care to remember.And then Judd Walker comes riding into my life. My knight in shining armor, helping my find a strength I didn’t know I had.That is, until a blast from his past threatens the security I’ve found with this man. He makes his feelings for me clear, but I can’t shake the feeling that I’m on the verge of losing him. Losing everything.Major life changes bring me hope. Hope that’s dashed when the unthinkable happens. Will I be able to climb out of the quicksand that threatens to pull me under or will I sink once and for all? less

Melissa McNeill. Just your average woman. That’s me. Quiet and introverted. And a doormat more times than I care to remember. Judd Walker. Stereotypical cowboy. That’s who I am. Just as quiet as I am tough. Just as broody as I am sturdy. Aloof. They’ve been through a lot since they got together. But, they face their biggest test yet. A tragedy brings with it the biggest fight of their lives. Will their love survive or will this finally be the thing that pulls them apart for good?