Second Chance Ranch Series by Annabeth Albert

When Maverick Lovelorn left town, it almost broke me. I’m determined to not let his return do the same.ThenIn high school, Maverick and I were best friends. Inseparable. We shared everything from video games to camping adventures to a first kiss that shattered everything I knew about myself. Our first love was sweet and true and not nearly enough to keep Maverick on the ranch he hated.NowTwenty years later, Maverick’s back in town to sell the ranch he’s inherited... moreWhen Maverick Lovelorn left town, it almost broke me. I’m determined to not let his return do the same.ThenIn high school, Maverick and I were best friends. Inseparable. We shared everything from video games to camping adventures to a first kiss that shattered everything I knew about myself. Our first love was sweet and true and not nearly enough to keep Maverick on the ranch he hated.NowTwenty years later, Maverick’s back in town to sell the ranch he’s inherited. As the sheriff, I know losing the ranch will devastate the county. The area needs Maverick to stay. As a single dad with far more than my own heart on the line, I need him gone. Rekindling our friendship would be a Grand Canyon-sized mistake. But then we kiss, and every old feeling comes rushing back.Now What?My heart wants Maverick, but my brain knows he’ll leave again. How can I ask him to stay somewhere with so many painful memories? He might be healing day by day, but I struggle to trust in second chances. Is there a way for us to ride off into the sunset together?Want You Back is book one in a new small-town Colorado cowboy romance series from beloved author Annabeth Albert with Yellowstone meets Schitt’s Creek vibes. It features the return of a ranch owner’s son and the sheriff who never forgot him. Mature main characters, high school friends with feelings to adult lovers, steamy reunion romance, hurt/comfort, found family, and big feels with a standalone HEA guaranteed! less

What happens at the swimming hole, stays at the swimming hole…When Adler arrives at Second Chance Ranch, I know he’s trouble. Adler gets under my skin like no one else and threatens my quiet, orderly, ranch foreman life.In fact, my body’s reaction to his presence is something of a surprise. When I have the chance to explore the chemistry between us while secretly skinny dipping, I go for it because I know all too well that city slickers never stay long... moreWhat happens at the swimming hole, stays at the swimming hole…When Adler arrives at Second Chance Ranch, I know he’s trouble. Adler gets under my skin like no one else and threatens my quiet, orderly, ranch foreman life.In fact, my body’s reaction to his presence is something of a surprise. When I have the chance to explore the chemistry between us while secretly skinny dipping, I go for it because I know all too well that city slickers never stay long.Except Adler comes back…And I’m tasked with training him to be a ranch hand. No matter how tempting Adler’s easy smiles are, I can’t risk a repeat encounter for several reasons:I’m his boss.I hate gossip, especially when I’m the subject.And doing my job right will always be my top priority.Adler challenges all of that with chaos, rescue dogs, and an attraction that refuses to quit. As the weeks pass, our connection deepens into a secret fling. My rodeo days taught me how to handle a rough ride, but Adler has me falling fast.Landing in the dirt is going to hurt, but I can’t bring myself to end things. Adler’s everything I never knew I wanted, but he won’t be content with staying in the shadows forever. Can I be the cowboy he needs and deserves before he’s gone for good?Keep You Safe is book two in beloved author Annabeth Albert’s small-town Colorado cowboy romance series with Yellowstone meets Schitt’s Creek vibes. This return to the ranch features a stoic foreman and a younger city slicker turned ranch hand. Grumpy/sunshine, fish out of water, age gap with mature main characters, reluctant coworkers, sensual exploration, hurt/comfort, found family, and big feels with a standalone HEA guaranteed! less

What happens at the swimming hole, stays at the swimming hole…When Adler arrives at Second Chance Ranch, I know he’s trouble. Adler gets under my skin like noone else and threatens my quiet, orderly, ranch foreman life.In fact, my body’s reaction to his presence is something of a surprise. When I have the chance toexplore the chemistry between us while secretly skinny dipping, I go for it because I know all toowell that city slickers never stay long... moreWhat happens at the swimming hole, stays at the swimming hole…When Adler arrives at Second Chance Ranch, I know he’s trouble. Adler gets under my skin like noone else and threatens my quiet, orderly, ranch foreman life.In fact, my body’s reaction to his presence is something of a surprise. When I have the chance toexplore the chemistry between us while secretly skinny dipping, I go for it because I know all toowell that city slickers never stay long.Except Adler comes back…And I’m tasked with training him to be a ranch hand. No matter how tempting Adler’s easy smilesare, I can’t risk a repeat encounter for several I’m his boss.I hate gossip, especially when I’m the subject.And doing my job right will always be my top priority.Adler challenges all of that with chaos, rescue dogs, and an attraction that refuses to quit. As theweeks pass, our connection deepens into a secret fling. My rodeo days taught me how to handle arough ride, but Adler has me falling fast.Landing in the dirt is going to hurt, but I can’t bring myself to end things. Alder’s everything I neverknew I wanted, but he won’t be content with staying in the shadows forever. Can I be the cowboy heneeds and deserves before he’s gone for good?Keep You Safe is book two in beloved author Annabeth Albert’s small-town Colorado cowboy romanceseries with Yellowstone meets Schitt’s Creek vibes. This return to the ranch features a stoic foremanand a younger city slicker turned ranch hand. Grumpy/sunshine, fish out of water, age gap withmature main characters, reluctant coworkers, sensual exploration, hurt/comfort, found family, andbig feels with a standalone HEA guaranteed! less