Four Corners Ranch, Book 12
From the Publisher:
A favor owed. An Off-limits romance. Four Corners is in for the hottest Christmas it’s ever seen.
Sheena Patrick has done well, all things considered. After her father’s death, she raised her sisters and did all she could to give them the best life possible. But they’re grown and gone now and Sheena is ready to do something for herself. But to accomplish her goals she needs Denver King.
Denver owes Sheena. He spent years watching from afar and making sure she was all right after his father’s illegal activities caused her father’s death. So when Sheena rolls up to the ranch looking to call in the favor he promised, Denver can’t say no. He’ll help her get her axe-throwing bar up and running by Christmas, and consider his debt square. But as the snow falls, sparks fly between the two black sheep of Pyrite Falls. They might be all wrong for everyone else, but are they just right for each other?
Sheena and Denver have known each other their entire lives. Their connection deepened after tragedy struck—Sheena’s father was killed while working for Denver’s father, the former criminal kingpin of their town, Pyrite Falls, Oregon. Since then, Denver has worked relentlessly to make amends for his father’s crimes, rebuilding his family’s reputation and compensating his father’s victims. Meanwhile, Sheena was left to raise her three younger sisters on her own. Driven by guilt, Denver offered financial support and made a solemn promise: one day, he’d repay her with a favor.
Years later, with her sisters grown and gone, Sheena decides it’s time to call in that favor. Working as a bartender, she dreams of opening her own business—an axe-throwing bar—and approaches Denver King with a detailed proposal. Despite his family’s doubts, Denver doesn’t hesitate to help. In fact, he ends up partnering with her, not realizing that he’s about to fall for her in the process. Sheena, too, is surprised by her growing feelings—and how much she dislikes seeing Denver with anyone else.
Both Sheena and Denver are known in town for their strength, honesty, and fierce loyalty to family. But as they work side by side, they start to see beneath each other’s hard exteriors. The real question is whether they can let their guards down enough to allow someone else to take care of them for once.
I adored these two characters. Both are fiercely driven, deeply loyal, and shaped by painful pasts. Watching them slowly lower their defenses and reveal their vulnerabilities—amidst intense, steamy moments—was powerful. Despite the trauma they carry, the author weaves hope into their journey, showing how love and mutual support can heal even the deepest wounds. I loved this story of redemption, resilience, and unexpected romance.
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