Ashford Ridge

When an injury brings her back to her family’s Montana ranch, Hazel tells herself it’s temporary. Help her aunt. Lend a hand. Then leave before the past catches up with her.

There’s just one problem.

Eli Dawson.

Her childhood best friend. The neighboring rancher who’s been quietly keeping Clarke Ranch running. The man she walked away from without a word the morning after they finally crossed the line from friendship to something more.

Eli isn’t chasing her anymore. He’s steady. Guarded. And done risking his heart on someone who already proved she could leave.

But as Hazel settles back into ranch life, old sparks reignite and long-buried feelings resurface. With the future of the ranch uncertain and a life waiting for her elsewhere, Hazel is forced to decide what matters more — the plans she made… or the love she never quite left behind.

A heartfelt, slow-burn ranch romance filled with cowboys, second chances, and a love worth staying for..