Charlie Evans swore she'd never go back to her small hometown in Texas...until she's forced to return with the death of her older sister. As if dealing with that isn't hard enough, she's just become the sole guardian of her five-year-old nephew, and must stay in town for the next three months to help him transition from the loss. But Charlie is less than thrilled to be back in town.

Then enter Ryder Wright-a true southern gentleman with a sense of humor and who's hot as hell. Only problem: he's a rodeo cowboy. And Charlie swore long ago they were off limits.

Ryder's dreamed of nothing but rodeos since he was a kid. It's finally his year for a big break, he can feel it. Then she comes in like a hurricane, turning his life upside down and making him question everything he thought he wanted.

Can Charlie let go of her haunting past? Can Ryder be the man Charlie needs? Will it all end up in heartbreak or forever after all?