Falling for a Smart Cowboy

She's devoted to giving orphaned children hope. He's determined to leave his family's ranch behind. Will buried secrets break their hearts—or bind them forever?

Devon Vargas has always dreamed of becoming more than the ranch cowboy his family expects him to be. With his teaching degree nearly complete, he's ready to move on from the sprawling guest ranch and the weight of family obligations. But when he crosses paths with the spirited children's program director, Raina Crawford, everything changes. Her passion awakens feelings he can't ignore—even as shocking truths about his family threaten his carefully laid plans.

Raina knows what it's like to grow up without a family. The faith that saved her from the depths of the foster system inspires her mission to bring hope to orphaned kids. Her new role at Vargas Ranch was supposed to be a jumping-off point for her dreams, but Devon's kind heart and restless ambition make her question her own future. How can she follow her calling if it means losing the man who's capturing her heart—and the one place that feels like home?

When long-hidden secrets come to light, will Devon and Raina overcome the pain of their pasts to build a future together? Or will the truth tear them apart forever?