A fish-out-of-water story about a New York City chef who inherits a ranch, discovers a family he never knew, and finds unexpected love with a fiercely loyal woman. For fans of western romance superstars like Lyla Sage and Elise Silver. New York City chef Jake West had it all, but a few strokes of a pen meant no more marriage. No more restaurant. No more big city lifestyle. Then he receives a call explaining that his long-estranged father, Brett, has died, and he needs to return to the Canadian ranch he left as a child. Jake expects to go, sign more papers, and return to the city and rebuild his future. Instead Jake learns that Brett's left the ranch to him-and only him. Things might have been hot in his restaurant's kitchen, but that's nothing compared to what he faces now: a family he didn't know existed, and a property he doesn't want. Tanner and Brady, his half-brothers, don't want him around. And while his stepmother, Peony, welcomes him, there's Liz, Peony's daughter. She's not a West, but her loyalties lie with the family, not an outsider. However, as Jake settles into the rhythms of the ranch, he wonders if he's finally found something that's been missing in his life-especially as he and Liz grow closer. At first, it's just attraction, but when a sudden kiss ignites a heat in both of them, they can't ignore this raging inferno. Maybe Brett West knew what he was doing when he summoned his eldest son back home-and gave him a chance to change his life forever. This is Book 1 of the West Line Ranch Series. Book 2 - Western Connection and Book 3 - Western Flame, are currently available to read on Wattpad Available In bookstores now! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790665/western-heat-by-caroline-richardson/9781998341375/ Watty's Shortlist - 2021 Cover designed by Nora Inla

A Good Girl's Guide To Being Naughty • • • Ivy Collins is a normal 21 y/o woman. Except for the fact she's a virgin ... or at least she was until she had sex with her university rivals hockey captain. After a quick (devastatingly quick) night with the man and being called a lousy lay, Ivy made a promise to herself that she wouldn't do it again ... sex that is. Who needs sex when all it brought was insecurities and more, and it wasn't even that good to begin with. Enter Asher Hudson, Ice Hockey captain, her brothers best friend and her best friends brother - triple trifecta of why she shouldn't get involved with him. But when he overhears a conversation Ivy has with her best friend, he gives her an offer she can't refuse. Well, she can, and she should, but why would she want to? Three months, she helps him with his grades, and he'll help her with her sex life. Only one rule, don't fall in love. Easy, right? He'll teach her everything she wants to know, and show her that sex can be fun, you just have to know how to do it right. And Ivy should refuse, after all he's the Ice Hockey captain, her brother's best friend and her best friend's brother - but what's the fun in that. Ivy knows she should say no, but she won't. And she won't fall in love, she can't. ••• Completed • First Draft - Edited. Watty2025 winner #1 in #Romance #1 in #Brotherbestfriend #2 in #bestfriendsbrother #2 in #icehockey

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in which callie starts a secret romance with confusing, obsessive, psychopath, rafe cameron. in a broken world, they are bound to a broken love. in their lust-filled whirlwind romance, what draws the line between love, sex, and the desire to be wanted?

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𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒚: "𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚘𝚌𝚌𝚞𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚍𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚕𝚘𝚙𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚋𝚢 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 𝚘𝚛 𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝚠𝚊𝚢". 𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚠 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚎𝚢 𝚡 𝚏𝚎𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚎 𝚘𝚌 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚕 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 + 𝚜𝚘𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝚖𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚊

She sings to the world. He lives on the screen. They fall in love between fame, distance, and impossible schedules. It's complicated, fragile, and messy, but it's theirs.

Cassidy was a ghost before the Duttons found her-barely seventeen, all scars and silence, with no record of her existence before age five. She doesn't speak of where she came from. But when Rip Wheeler stumbles across her on the edge of the ranch, bleeding and half-conscious, he brings her back-against every instinct but one: protect her. What begins as a reluctant act of mercy turns into something deeper as the Duttons start unraveling the truth. Cassidy's file, pulled by Jamie, reveals a history soaked in horror-sealed hospital records, sterilization at thirteen, SA reports, forced silence by the system, and a father among her abusers. She was supposed to disappear. She didn't. Now, the Dutton Ranch becomes more than just a place to heal. It becomes a battleground for Cassidy's survival, and maybe... her redemption. But healing isn't quiet. It's angry. It's raw. And it's coming for everyone who ever hurt her. ⚠️ Trigger Warnings: This fanfiction contains graphic references to childhood sexual abuse, trafficking, rape, self-harm, forced sterilization, eating disorders, PTSD, mental health struggles, violence, and systemic failure. While not all scenes are shown in graphic detail, the themes are intense, realistic, and emotionally heavy throughout. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

When Bella's family becomes entangled in a dangerous feud with a ruthless gang, her father calls in a favor from his old friend John Dutton. As the tension escalates, Bella is sent to the Yellowstone Ranch for her safety, a sanctuary amidst the chaos. Although she has crossed paths with the Duttons before, she has never met Kayce the mysterious And complex cowboy. As Bella settles into life at the ranch, the sparks between her and Kayce are undeniable. Amidst the sprawling Montana wilderness and the ever-present threat of violence, their connection deepens. But with danger lurking at every turn, can their growing love survive the storm?

Spencer Hope Dutton. Tiny. The youngest of the Dutton household, if only by a few minutes. She swore those few minutes after Kayce popped out were the only moments of peace she had in life... Now Spencer's family is being pushed to the brink and her secrets look like they're about to catch up with her. Will her love become the breaking point? ~follows season 1 of Yellowstone~ ~OCxRip Wheeler~ Best Ratings #2 ocbook #4 romancefanfiction #1 loveletters #13 ocstory