Tame the Heart

Runaway Ranch, Book 1

By: Ava Hunter

Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Teddy Hamilton

Keeping my heart guarded all my life has never been an issue. Until he saves me in a bar fight.

Charlie Montgomery is one grumpy rancher. Calloused hands, stubborn heart, the definition of a true cowboy. He dislikes me from the second we meet. Warns me away from his tiny town of Resurrection, Montana. Well, what he doesn't know is I'm armed with a bucket list and a secret. There's no way I'm leaving. I'll just keep my distance.

Only in a small town that distance doesn’t last for long. Because I owe him a favor: Work for him for three months and help him save his home. Runaway Ranch.

But our close confines mean I see what's under all that strong. I see the real Charlie Montgomery. The man behind the rugged rancher who yells. Beneath his dark beard hides a rare smile. Beneath his mile-wide chest beats a tender heart. One that slowly starts to beat for me.

And instead of running back onto that open road, I run towards Charlie instead.

But a hidden danger is lurking. Someone who doesn't want Charlie to save his ranch. Someone who is out to get us both. And I could lose more than my heart this summer—I could lose my life . . .

Contains mature themes.

©2023 Ava Hunter (P)2025 Tantor Media

Fun listen!

Had so much fun listening to this book. Found family, grumpy Mmc sunshine FMC. Hit a ton of tropes nicely.

One of my favorite books

This is one of my favorite books! I have the hard copy (which I prefer) and the audio. I honestly did not like the female narrator at all. Especially after reading the whole book without audio- she is way more cheerful than the audio felt. Charlie’s narrator obviously 10/10. But that ruined the audio for me so highly recommended the hard copy for this book!!

Chefs Kiss*

I devoured this audio in less than 24 hours. Loved Charlie and Ruby and the narration was amazing! My only dilemma is I want the next 2 audiobooks now 💕 Well worth the audible credit and highly recommend!

My one & only cowboy 5 star read

This is my first book from this author and damn, i cried, laughed and screamed. The cutest love story ever 🥹 i just wish it was a duet narration

Made my heart flutter

This was beautiful.I don't think i've ever seen something so beautifully written like how you do that