Once the daughter of a prominent dentist in Philadelphia, Natalie Allen wasn’t happy with the life she was expected to lead, so she left society behind and headed west. Now, in the little town of Junction, she’s known as Nat, a cowboy working on Boss Daddy’s cattle ranch. She keeps to herself, renting a room in a local boarding house instead of staying in the bunk house, and with her dungarees and short hair, no one realizes she’s living as a man. But Boss Daddy’s pretty daughter Miss Lucille takes a notice to “Mr. Nat,” and the closer the two become, the more conflicted Nat grows. She likes Miss Lucille a lot more than she knows she should, and it’s easy to forget who she’s pretending to be around the boss’s daughter. Then Miss Lucille surprises everyone, Nat included, by announcing their engagement. Nat knows they can’t marry, and if she tells Miss Lucille why, her ruse will be up. Her only choice is to leave Junction behind, even if it means breaking Miss Lucille’s heart. But will Miss Lucille let Nat go so easily?

The Boss's Daughter

Boss Daddy checks the pocket watch he wears on a chain at his ample waist and gasps. “We’ll miss the train! Lucy! I’m heading out! Where is that woman, anyway?”


She comes running from around the side of the house, holding up her dress so she doesn’t trip. “Daddy!” she cries, wrapping her arms around his girth. As he turns her around, she sees me and winks. “Oh, Daddy, four whole days? I’m going to miss you.”


“Everything will be fine,” he assures her. “I feel safe knowing you’ll be in charge. Unless you think I need to leave Toombs behind to help you out?”


Miss Lucille shakes her head quickly as she smooths down her dress. “Oh no, Daddy. You’ll need him much more than I will. Besides, he’s already packed! I’ll be fine here with Nana minding the house and Mr. Chavez minding the men.”


Chapter 15