Apple Blossom Ranch

A rancher, a waitress, and an unexpected bond...Finn Miller has been working tirelessly since his uncle retired, leaving him in charge of Apple Blossom Ranch. However, there's a catch: Finn must get married by his thirtieth birthday, or the ranch will be sold, ending generations of his family's legacy. When he meets Patty, the sweet waitress at the local diner, he's immediately drawn to her-but telling her about his deadline feels like betraying the trust she's slowly learning to give.Patty Walsh moved to Piney Brook to escape an abusive ex-husband, seeking a fresh start in the small town. But starting over isn't as simple as she hoped. When Finn becomes a regular at Beats and Eats, his genuine kindness and easy smile begin to thaw the walls around her heart. For the first time in years, she's beginning to believe she might deserve something good.What begins as friendship blossoms into something deeper, but when Finn's secret comes to light, will Patty see it as proof that she was right to guard her heart? Or will she trust that some love stories are worth fighting for?

A guarded heart. A man who never quits. One sick horse that brings them together.Caleb Miller never expected to end up back in Piney Brook, much less living on the family ranch. But when his best friend opens a new veterinary clinic in town, Caleb jumps at the chance to specialize in large animals and finally build the life he wants. Romance isn't on his radar-until a panicked phone call leads him straight to Willow Dawson's horse pasture and a woman who's as beautiful as she is bristly.Willow doesn't trust easily. After a string of disappointments, she's convinced that love never lasts-and that holding her heart back is the only way to protect it. But when her beloved horse, Clover, falls gravely ill, she has no choice but to let the new vet in town help. What she doesn't expect is his quiet steadiness… or the way he seems to see straight through the walls she's so carefully built.As Caleb proves again and again he's not going anywhere, Willow starts to wonder if maybe this time, love might be worth the risk.A tender, no spice, small-town romance about healing, hope, and finding the courage to believe in forever. If you love:Slow burn romanceGrumpy/sunshine dynamicsSmall-town charmAnimal lovers & vet heroesProtective heroes with soft heartsHeroines learning to trust againTriplet brothers & found family vibesYou'll love His to Hold.Author's Note: His to Hold is a clean and wholesome, no spice romance featuring swoony kisses and zero swears. The Apple Blossom Ranch series is made up of interconnected stand alone stories. Each book focuses on a new couple getting their HEA. If you want to avoid small spoilers, I suggest starting with the prequel: His to Adore.