Cruz

She doesnt care that hes older, intimidating, and the grumpiest man in Higher Ridge. To Kate, the rugged rancher is everything shes ever wanted. Too bad hes never shown any interest in her.

Or so she thinks.

Cruz Moore has wanted the sweet, curvy Kate for longer than he cares to admit. Hes kept his distance, but when a freak snowstorm traps them together at his ranch, his legendary self-control finally snaps.

One night of scorching passion changes everything.

Cruz has finally gotten a taste of the woman hes been obsessing over, and theres no way in hell hes letting her go.

But their reckless passion comes with consequences, and when Kates manipulative mother threatens everything shes worked for, Cruzs protective instincts kick into overdrive.

What Kate doesnt know is that her grumpy cowboy has been looking out for her for years.

Now hes done loving her from a distance.

Kate Sinclair belongs with him, and anyone who thinks they can hurt his woman is about to discover why Cruz Moore is the most feared man in Higher Ridge.