Hedli's resolve was as unyielding as the horses she rode, even in the face of crushing loss. The arena became her sanctuary, the thunder of hooves a temporary distraction from the silence that now filled her home. Colt Ray, with his quiet strength and easy smile, was a welcome, if unexpected, presence. He saw past her grief to the fierce spirit that still burned within her. Their connection deepened with each rodeo, a quiet understanding forming between them.
But as their bond grew, so did the animosity of two men who saw Hedli as their property: Luke, a powerful lawyer and ranch owner accustomed to getting what he wanted, and Max, Colt's bitter ex-roping partner with a history of sabotaging relationships. The rodeo circuit, already a test of endurance, now became a battleground for their hearts and futures.