Alive and Wells (Wells Ranch Series)

The last place city girl Cecily Kennedy expected to end up was a cattle ranch. But she needs a joband refuge from her abusive soon-to-be-ex-husband. If only her new boss, Austin Wells, would make it clear whether he hates her or wants her. His gaze makes her feel things she hasnt in years. Though getting over her ex by getting under her grumpy boss isnt worth the potential fallout. Austins a gruff, no-nonsense rancher whos seriously regretting letting his head cook hire her own help. As far as hes concerned, Cecily wont be sticking around for long. Nobody ever stays. And the wedding ring indent still on her finger makes her more trouble than shes worth. When Cecilys past catches up with her, Austin discovers that shes already placed a branding iron on his heart. He wants her to stay. First, he needs to keep her safe. CW/TW: domestic violence (on page), physical violence (on page), death of parent and grandparent (discussed), troubled parent-adult child relationship (discussed), alcohol consumption (on page), ranching activities (branding, castration, vaccination, roping - on page), explicit sex scenes