Crave County: Blaze Valley Ranch Series by Clara King

He's a gruff cowboy who thinks he's better off alone…Until he finds a curvy young beauty hiding in his barn.As the oldest Ryder sibling, I'm used to relying on myself. Being free and single is the way I like things, and after watching two of my brothers fall head over heels for their wives, I'm even more certain that marriage isn't for me. I never want to rely on somebody that much. But everything changes when I find a woman hiding in my barn. She's beautiful, curvy, and way too young for me... moreHe's a gruff cowboy who thinks he's better off alone…Until he finds a curvy young beauty hiding in his barn.As the oldest Ryder sibling, I'm used to relying on myself. Being free and single is the way I like things, and after watching two of my brothers fall head over heels for their wives, I'm even more certain that marriage isn't for me. I never want to rely on somebody that much. But everything changes when I find a woman hiding in my barn. She's beautiful, curvy, and way too young for me. But she makes my heart pound, and suddenly I'm questioning all my beliefs about love and relationships. After a lifetime alone, is this perfect girl about to change everything?Welcome to Blaze Valley Ranch! This ranch in Crave County is full of grumpy cowboys who are crazy about the curvy women they love. You can expect rugged, hardworking heroes, sassy sunshine heroines, and age gaps galore! Each book in the Crave County universe can be read as a standalone. less

Her brother’s best friend is a hot older cowboy…He’s also completely off-limits.When I drop out of college and leave my abusive parents behind, my older brother Cade takes me in. His cabin in Crave County is a dream come true, and I’m determined to build a new life for myself here. Then I meet my new neighbor, and everything changes. Jackson Ryder is a gorgeous cowboy who makes my heart pound like horse hooves... moreHer brother’s best friend is a hot older cowboy…He’s also completely off-limits.When I drop out of college and leave my abusive parents behind, my older brother Cade takes me in. His cabin in Crave County is a dream come true, and I’m determined to build a new life for myself here. Then I meet my new neighbor, and everything changes. Jackson Ryder is a gorgeous cowboy who makes my heart pound like horse hooves. I’m instantly attracted to him, and it looks like he might feel the same way about me. He’s a loner at heart, but I can feel myself falling for his rugged charm. The only problem? My brother would never approve of our relationship. Cade is fiercely protective, and he’ll never accept the age gap between me and Jackson. I don’t want to betray my brother, but I can’t help the way I feel about his best friend. It looks like my new start will be more complicated than I ever expected. less