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Western Connection
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Complete, First published May 09, 2020
Mature
Brady West falls for the beautiful Caitlin Fenshaw when he least expects-or needs to-and as they grow close they must decide on their future together as they navigate his family secrets, her troubled past, and the link that connect them both. 

*****

Brady is the fixer at West Line Ranch. Equipment, cattle fencing, his estranged father's situation to name a few. On top of everything going on in his life, fate has placed the beautiful Caitlin Fenshaw and her predicament squarely in his path. He's drawn to her strength like a magnet, but is he ready to open his heart to someone else when he is still figuring out who he is? 

Caitlin doubts she'll ever be able to fall in love again after escaping her abusive ex. Through her favourite patient Keith she keeps bumping into Brady West. He's sweet, caring, and his touch soothes her long-worn nerves. He understands her the way no one else has, but she's on the fence about whether to let someone else into her battered, broken heart. 

As their deep and almost instant connection takes hold, Caitlin will have to push her doubts aside and trust Brady, and Brady will have to let his family help him when the stakes get high. 

This is Book 2 of the West Line Ranch Series. 

Book 1 - Western Heat - will be available everywhere you buy books on January 6th, 2026 (see profile for link to pre-order) and the Watty-shortlisted version is available to read on Wattpad Originals.

Content warning: some descriptions of domestic abuse
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The West Line Ranch Series

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    Season 1
    40 parts
  • Season 2
    39 parts
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    Season 3
    46 parts
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    Season 4
    15 parts
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