Hattie & Dean
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Book One of the Hartwell Family
Set against the backdrop of small-town Briar Creek, this slow-burn country romance follows Dean Hartwell, a gruff, hardworking cowboy shouldering the weight of his family's ranch, and Hattie, determined to carve out her own place in her hometown. What starts as a clash of pride slowly unravels into a tender love story built on late-night confessions, stolen kisses, and the kind of devotion that refuses to be rushed. With humor, heartache, and a deep sense of home woven through every chapter, their story is a testament to second chances, family bonds, and finding the courage to risk it all for love.
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