Smothered and Covered

I've never considered myself a guarded person; instead, I choose to wear my heart on my sleeve. With the events of last year finally behind me, I'm finding happiness in the small things again: My flower booth, the diner, and my family. Until a handsome stranger visits my flower booth, the machine fails, and he leaves his card telling me he'll come back later. It's not until he's gone that I notice his name. Reese Walker. My dead ex-boyfriend's far older brother. And he's completely off limits. Reese Walker After I retired and opened my ranch, I've been content to keep to myself. Training new up-and-coming rodeo cowboys and girls is my passion, and I've never wanted anything… more. Imagine my surprise to find myself back in Goldspur Ridge after my brother's death, only to lay eyes on the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. She's all hard glares and loaded smiles, wrapped in the most sinfully perfect package. Lucy Tritt. Unfortunately for me, she's got her heart caged inside her chest. And she'll never be mine. It is best to listen to Wrangled and Tangled before Smothered and Covered. Includes a bonus short story, "The Proposal." Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.