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A forbidden age gap stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a daring horse trainer and her off-limits ex-boyfriend’s dad…
When we met at the rodeo, I only knew his first name.
Sparks ignited between us, and we spent an unforgettable night together.
It’s not until the morning after when I recognize his last name do I realize who he is.
So I do what any rational woman would and make the walk of shame while he sleeps. It’s not like I’ll ever see him again or have to explain why I left.
But I’m proven wrong when he shows up at my family’s ranch as the new farrier.
We can’t be more than friends—for many reasons.
He’s twice my age, workplace relationships are off-limits, and he moved back to rebuild a relationship with his son—the one I used to date.
Getting involved would ruin everything.
As we struggle between right and wrong, our connection deepens even though his traumatic past makes him doubt he deserves a second chance.
But it doesn’t matter when everything’s against us, including a rival who’s out to get me and my ex who’s determined to win me back.
After a riding trick goes wrong on his watch, he insists on taking care of me. Even though the odds are stacked against us, we keep the truth to ourselves.
But secrets don’t stay hidden for long in a Southern small town.
Perfect for fans of:
✔️ Small town cowboy romance
✔️ Obsessed heroes with traumatic pasts
✔️ Lots of sibling banter
✔️ Spicy secret relationship
✔️ Suspense subplot that’ll have your heart racing
✔️ All the yearning, tension, & HEA you crave
Enjoy this fun little excerpt…
As I’m about to dip underneath the water, my phone rings with a FaceTime call. Deciding to answer it, I bring it in the shower with me.
“Hello, Mr. Underwood,” I taunt, placing my phone on the shelf that won’t get wet. I notice he’s in his truck. “I’m practicin’ your name for tonight. What do you think?”
His gaze moves up and down. “Um, I think you’re naked in the shower. Why’d you pick up?”
“Don’t flatter yourself, sir. I FaceTime with Magnolia in the shower, too.”
He arches a brow, and I laugh.
“What? I’m a busy person. I gotta multitask.” I grab the soap and lather up my arms and chest.
“Are you serious?” he asks.
“Yeah, I need to get ready for supper.”
“Not about that. Am I really givin’ you a complex because I won’t let you suck my dick?”
I bite back a laugh and nod firmly as I casually wash the rest of my body. “Yes. I’m gonna have to find some moron I meet at a bar and—”
“Noah.” His deep, stressed voice cuts through the air, but I continue as I rinse off.
“And give him my best blow job. I mean, practice makes perfect, right?”
When I finally glance at the screen, his gaze is lethal. “What?”
“Your cute little tactics aren’t gonna work on me.”
“No idea what you’re talkin’ about.”
Then I angle my phone down so he can see below my waist. “Hold on, I gotta put on shavin’ cream.”
Instead of being discreet about it, I turn away from him, bend over, and smooth it all over my legs.
“Jesus Christ.”
His frustrated laughter makes me smile.
“Problem?” I ask coyly.
“Just the rock-hard boner I’m gonna have when I walk into your parents’ house.”
“You may wanna take care of that beforehand,” I suggest innocently, then grab my razor and start shaving.
He groans. “I’m already dressed and on my way there.”
“That’s unfortunate for you.”
“Do you have a toy in there?” He looks past me.
I spin around and notice my rose vibrator sitting on the opposite shelf.
“Yes, and she’s waterproof.”
“Really? Show me.”
I shift the phone’s position again, lifting it upright so he can only see above my chest. “You’re gonna have to earn that, Mr. Underwood.”
He angles his head down as if he’s trying to sneak a peek beyond the screen, but his view is restricted.
His throat moves as he swallows hard. “Is your door unlocked?”
The corner of my lips tilts up. “It might be.”
He shakes his head, and I hear the distinct sound of him slamming on the gas. “Don’t move. I’ll be right there.”
I giggle when he ends the call.
Lucky for him, I still need to shave my other leg and wash my hair. If he can get here before I finish, he’ll get a front-row seat with me and the vibrator.
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