Blackthorn Ranch Series by Brielle Harlan

He’s a grumpy cowboy fighting to save his family ranch. She’s the sunshine wildlife biologist who could take it all away. Cole Sterling has no time for the stubborn scientist threatening his legacy—even if she’s the most captivating woman he’s ever met. With Blackthorn Ranch on the brink of foreclosure and his family’s future at stake, the last thing he needs is Dr. Sloane Barrett declaring his land protected wolf habitat... moreHe’s a grumpy cowboy fighting to save his family ranch. She’s the sunshine wildlife biologist who could take it all away. Cole Sterling has no time for the stubborn scientist threatening his legacy—even if she’s the most captivating woman he’s ever met. With Blackthorn Ranch on the brink of foreclosure and his family’s future at stake, the last thing he needs is Dr. Sloane Barrett declaring his land protected wolf habitat. Sloane came to Silver Creek, Montana, to save endangered wolves, not fall for the rugged rancher who fights her at every turn. Haunted by her past and afraid to put down roots, she’s always kept her heart guarded. But when a brutal blizzard traps them in a remote cabin, their fiery clashes ignite into an undeniable passion. As secrets unravel and stakes skyrocket, can a man bound by duty and a woman running from pain find a way to protect what matters most—or will their worlds collide and shatter everything? Wild Heart Ranch is the steamy, emotional start to the Blackthorn Ranch series, where rugged cowboys meet their match in the wilds of Montana. Perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage. This interconnected standalone. Enemies-to-lovers tensionForced proximity in a blizzardGrumpy/sunshine vibesSave-the-ranch stakesSmall-town charm and found familySteamy scenes with emotional depth (4/5 spice level)If you love brooding alphas, fierce heroines, and heartfelt happily-ever-afters, scroll up and one-click now! Free in Kindle Unlimited. Content Open-door romance with mature themes, including grief and financial hardship. HEA guaranteed. less

She left him at the altar six years ago. Now she's back, and their second chance burns hotter than the Montana sun. Wyatt Sterling never expected to see Tessa Landry again—the woman who shattered his heart and disappeared to chase her Nashville dreams. But when scandal brings her home to Silver Creek, hiding in the cabin right next door to his ranch, the past collides with the present in the most dangerous way possible. He's the cowboy she left behind. She's the one that got away... moreShe left him at the altar six years ago. Now she's back, and their second chance burns hotter than the Montana sun. Wyatt Sterling never expected to see Tessa Landry again—the woman who shattered his heart and disappeared to chase her Nashville dreams. But when scandal brings her home to Silver Creek, hiding in the cabin right next door to his ranch, the past collides with the present in the most dangerous way possible. He's the cowboy she left behind. She's the one that got away. Can love survive when given a second chance? Wyatt Sterling built a fortress around his heart after Tessa Landry left him standing alone at the altar. The once-promising rodeo champion has found purpose training cutting horses at his family's Blackthorn Ranch, but the scars—both physical and emotional—run deep. The last person he expects to see is the bohemian country singer who chose fame over forever. Tessa returns to Silver Creek with nothing but her guitar, a tarnished reputation, and her late aunt's rundown cabin. Her music career imploded in a blaze of scandal and betrayal, and the small Montana town she once fled is now her only refuge. She came home to write songs and heal her wounded spirit, not to face the man whose heart she broke. But fate has other plans. When a fierce spring storm floods Tessa's cabin, Wyatt's reluctant chivalry lands them under one roof. Forced proximity ignites the chemistry that never died, but the walls between them are built on years of hurt, unanswered questions, and the ghosts of dreams abandoned. What readers are saying about Blackthorn. ✦ Sizzling enemies-to-lovers tension. ✦ Emotional second chance romance that will make you cry. ✦ Small-town Montana setting you can feel. ✦ Found family and community that embraces you. ✦ Steamy scenes with deep emotional connectionIn this emotional reunion, two wounded hearts must. Can Wyatt forgive the woman who destroyed him, or will fear keep him locked in the past? Can Tessa prove that she's finally ready to stay, or will old patterns tear them apart again? As the town gossips and a tempting Nashville offer threatens their fragile reconciliation, Wyatt and Tessa discover that some loves are worth fighting for—no matter how many times they've failed before. Tropes readers. Second Chance RomanceLeft at the AltarForced ProximitySmall-Town ReturnGrumpy/SunshineCowboy Hero & Country Singer HeroineEmotional RedemptionSECOND CHANCE COWBOY is Book 2 in the Blackthorn Ranch series. Each book is a complete standalone romance with its own HEA, but the series is best enjoyed in order to follow the interconnected Sterling family story. Content This book contains steamy intimate scenes, emotional trauma recovery, discussions of public humiliation, and adult language. Intended for readers 18+. Scroll up and one-click now to discover if love deserves a second chance in Silver Creek! less

She fake-engaged herself to her brother's grumpy best friend. Now the lines between pretend and real are dangerously blurred. Jessa Sterling has spent her life making everyone else's dreams come true at Blackthorn Ranch's wedding lodge. But when her ex shows up with his new fiancée—for a wedding she's coordinating—desperation leads to the worst lie of her she's engaged. To Boone McCoy, the brooding ex-Army Ranger who's been off-limits since the day he arrived at the ranch. One summer... moreShe fake-engaged herself to her brother's grumpy best friend. Now the lines between pretend and real are dangerously blurred. Jessa Sterling has spent her life making everyone else's dreams come true at Blackthorn Ranch's wedding lodge. But when her ex shows up with his new fiancée—for a wedding she's coordinating—desperation leads to the worst lie of her she's engaged. To Boone McCoy, the brooding ex-Army Ranger who's been off-limits since the day he arrived at the ranch. One summer. One fake engagement. Zero chance of keeping their hearts intact. Jessa Sterling runs Blackthorn Ranch's wedding lodge while quietly worrying about foreclosure. Her ex called her "too much" before dumping her. So when he arrives with his perfect fiancée, Jessa "Actually, I'm engaged too. ". The problem? She's not. Until her brother demands to know who, and Jessa blurts out Boone McCoy—six feet of tattooed, grumpy ex-military muscle who's Cole's best friend. Boone came to Montana to forget. An IED explosion killed his unit and left him with nightmares. Cole saved him, gave him purpose at Blackthorn. The last thing he should do is betray that trust. But when Jessa begs him to play along—just through wedding season, just for show—he can't refuse. It's temporary. Hand-holding at events. Staged kisses. Separate bedrooms. Except nothing about Jessa is controlled. She drags him to farmers markets and makes him smile. She doesn't flinch at his nightmares, just climbs into bed and strokes his hair until the demons quiet. She sees the man underneath—the one who thought he was too broken for love. What readers are saying about Blackthorn. ✦ Brother's best friend tension that DELIVERS. ✦ Wounded military hero gets the sunshine he deserves. ✦ Fake dating that becomes real FAST. ✦ Small-town wedding season backdrop. ✦ Steamy scenes with emotional depth. ✦ Found family that will make you cryAs summer heats up and wedding season peaks, pretend kisses become desperate claiming. Shared glances turn into stolen nights. Boone's carefully constructed walls crumble under Jessa's gentle persistence, and she discovers she's not "too much"—she's exactly enough for the right man. But secrets have consequences. When Jessa's ex suspects the engagement is fake and Cole discovers the truth, Boone's worst fears explode. He's betrayed his best friend. He'll ruin Jessa's reputation. His PTSD makes him unfit for her bright future. The kindest thing he can do is walk away—except Jessa Sterling isn't letting her soldier go without a fight. In a sun-drenched Montana town square, one woman must prove to a wounded warrior that he's worthy of forever, while he learns that true strength isn't protecting everyone from yourself—it's letting yourself be loved. Tropes readers. Fake Dating/Fake EngagementBrother's Best Friend (forbidden)Grumpy/SunshineForced ProximityMilitary Hero with PTSDFriends to LoversSmall-Town Wedding SeasonProtective Alpha HeroFAKING IT WITH THE COWBOY is Book 3 in the Blackthorn Ranch series. less