When the Smoke Clears - (Carter Ranch - Book One)
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They were never supposed to fall in love.
Especially not after one reckless night changed everything.
Tessa Monroe has a plan-build her career, steer clear of drama, and avoid Liam Carter at all costs. He's her best friend's brother, the town's golden-boy rancher, and the one man who knows exactly how to get under her skin. But weeks after one fiery argument turns into an even hotter mistake, the scent of morning coffee turns her stomach, a metallic taste won't quit... and two pink lines confirm it.
Tied together by a baby neither of them planned, Tessa and Liam have to navigate co-parenting, family pressure, and the heat that refuses to burn out. The deeper they fall, the harder it is to pretend it's just about the baby.
Hearts are on the line. And maybe, just maybe, this accidental beginning is exactly where forever starts.
A steamy, emotional small-town romance packed with angst, laughter, and a love story you won't forget.
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