A Western Historical Romance Book 3 in a Series of 5
While in town, Jake Talley stumbles onto a secret that could expose the man responsible for causing the rancher’s daughter so much grief. Determined to put an end to the bad luck plaguing the Fuller Ranch, he sets out to find answers. Will taking time away from his duties to investigate endanger the very woman he vows to protect?
Alone on the ranch, Clara Fuller must face her greatest nightmare and come to grips with the past. When a new crisis darkens her door, she learns who she can really trust. When truths too dark to believe come to light, they will both have to work together to learn what it is they value most.
"This is not the typical action-packed cowboy story. It’s about romance and devotion..."
In "The Cowboy and the Rancher's Daughter" Book 1, Clara Fuller inherits her father’s ranch and quickly learns being in charge is not going to be all that easy. Raised around cattle, she knows the business inside and out, but few men are willing to work for a lady rancher.
Once a drifter, Jake Talley has finally found a place to call home. As the foreman of the Fuller Ranch, he doesn’t mind taking orders from a woman. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to help Clara Fuller succeed.
Edward Sinclair is a successful ranch owner who wants more. He’s used to getting what he wants and few have dared to try and stand in his way. One piece of property is all he needs to have complete control of the county. There’s only one problem, the land belongs to Clara Fuller. That’s all right, he’s never met a problem yet he couldn’t erase.
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Chapter One
“Get up there.” Jake Talley called to the easily distracted palomino as they passed a hedge of wild roses.
The weekly ride into town for supplies was one of Jake’s favorite ranch rituals. He preferred to make the trip himself. The supply run was a mundane task, one that could easily have been assigned to one of the hands. For Jake, the solitary drive was a welcome break from the pressures of being in command.
The hour-long trip each way gave him time to think and plan. The topic this time should have been the spring round-up, which was due to start in the next few weeks. As of late his thoughts seemed to center on the boss. Clara Fuller was quite a woman, willing to fight when necessary to keep her home and family inheritance. Not one to back down, she eventually won the acceptance of most of the other ranchers in the community.
From working together, they’d grown close and a strong bond had developed. Jake wasn’t good at putting his feelings into words, but hoped one day to express to her how much their partnership meant to him. Her zest for life rubbed off on him and he was grateful for that.
“Morning, Jake.” Jeffrey Haskins called as the wagon passed the livery.
Jake tipped his hat and nodded before guiding the wagon in front of the mercantile and pulling the brake. Inside he found the store owner, Seth Miller, sweeping a path down the center aisle.
“Howdy, Jake.” Mr. Miller stilled his broom, and leaned on the broom stick. “Got a list for me?”
“We just need a few things this trip.” Jake pulled a sheet of paper from his pocket and placed it on the counter next to the cash register. “I’ll be back in an hour or so.”
