The Charismatic Cowboy

A Sweet Contemporary Western Romance

He’s tired of being overlooked. She’s used to being invisible. Together, they might finally be seen.

Chase Knott has spent his whole life trying to stand out. With a twin brother who seems to shine effortlessly, Chase often feels like the forgettable one—the other Knott. The only place he never feels second best is the small-town diner where he starts every morning with coffee, pie, and a smile from the woman behind the counter.

Lauryn Todd runs the diner like clockwork, keeping everyone else fed while quietly pushing her own dreams to the side. She notices Chase the way no one ever seems to notice her—consistently, kindly, and without expectations. When he suggests a harmless fake-dating plan to stir a little excitement in their small town, Lauryn agrees, never expecting how natural pretending with him would feel.

What starts as a simple ruse turns into something dangerously real. But when Chase’s family discovers the truth, old insecurities resurface and long-buried fears threaten to tear them apart. Loving Lauryn feels right—but believing he deserves her might be the hardest thing Chase has ever done.

Sometimes the bravest thing isn’t standing out.
It’s letting yourself be loved.

The Cupid Ridge Cowboys series is a sweet, clean contemporary western romance series filled with swoon-worthy cowboys in a small-town setting.

Originally published under the name Macie St. James