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Synopsis
What's a cowboy to do when he falls for the woman he's investigating? Find out in the latest Coltons of Texas romance! Soul-scarred Texas Ranger Jake McCord is no stranger to hardship and heartache. Assigned to solve a kidnapping case, Jake enters Colton Valley Ranch as a horse whisperer…and watcher. His primary suspect? The victim's daughter, Alanna Colton. Alluring Alanna is the picture of competence and compassion as she trains horses and helps troubled teens work the ranch. Jake is immediately drawn to her, and their mutual attraction only intensifies as he struggles to keep a clear head on the case. But his troubles are just beginning, as others on the ranch arouse suspicion and threaten all Jake and Alanna hold dear.
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High-Stakes Colton: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This romantic suspense novel contains adult sexual content with open-door love scenes, a kidnapping crime investigation with moderate violence, and intense emotional themes including trust betrayal and past trauma.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping.
Who'll love this
Adults will enjoy the high-stakes tension as an undercover Texas Ranger falls for his prime suspect while investigating a kidnapping on a Texas ranch.