After a disaster destroyed nearly everything Maddie Brooks owned, the last person she expects help from is brooding cowboy Trey Walker. But Trey offers her a room at 2 Hope Ranch and a temporary reprieve from the chaos.Smart, compassionate, and great with animals, Maddie is the town’s beloved new veterinarian. She’s also been quietly crushing on Trey for a year, though he barely seemed to notice. Now, under the same roof, keeping her feelings buried becomes impossible.Trey’s convinced he’s cursed when it comes to women, and falling for Maddie is the last thing he needs. But her gentle strength and undeniable beauty break down the walls he’s fought so hard to build.One stolen kiss changes everything. What began as a favor soon turns into something neither of them can deny.Perfect for fans of cowboy heroes, roommates-to-lovers, slow burn heat, and found family in small-town Texas settings.