Redeeming the Rancher

After his recent military tour, Wes Meier wants to hang up his helmet and focus on his family's Texas ranch. But when he meets Olive, his focus shifts. The fascinating, gorgeous, and not-so-young artist wants to use him as inspiration for a local sculpture, but he just wants to retreat. He came back home for peace and quiet, not to be immortalized as a hero. Even worse, she's the sister of one of his falling comrades, and having her around makes him remembers he's desperate to forget. Wes is powerless to resist. Livie is challenging his grasp on civilian life, but she's becoming ever more attractive Wes is powerless to resist.

Artist Livie Blake may not wear her emotions on her sleeve, but art is in her soul. She's in Close Call, Texas for an important commission, and to explore the town. When she meets Wes, she does not exactly hit it with the rugged cowboy. He's handsome, cocky, and completely closed off, but Livie's sure she's found inspiration for the military memorial. Wes can try to keep his distance, but Livie is determined to learn the serviceman's secrets. And the more she discovers, the further she falls for the wounded warrior.

Livie never trusts her emotions, and Wes wears his wounds where no one else else can see. Can the tortured artist and the hero ever open their hearts to love?