Rope Me by Elsie James

Single Mom, Rancher, Friends to Lovers, Cowboy Romance

Alexander
Growing up as the oldest of six on the Kingridge Ranch, I learned early on that giving away my heart wasn’t worth the risk—especially with a mother who walked out on me before I could walk. I’ve kept my head down. I’ve built my life around hard work and staying grounded. But when Cassidy Knowles, my childhood babysitter, walks back into my life after her divorce, everything I thought I knew gets tangled in the reins.
Cassidy is stunning, strong, smart, and completely off-limits. A single mom with her hands full, she’s the kind of woman I never let myself fall for. Yet, I can’t seem to keep my distance. She says she’s here waiting on a fresh start, but can I convince her that we could be forever?

Cassidy
Divorcing the mayor of Sagebrush Creek has cost me everything—my home, my standing in the community, and my peace of mind. The only safe space left for my son and me is the Kingridge Ranch, far from my ex-husband’s reach. I need to plan our new lives, and the Kingridge brothers will keep me safe while I do it.
But what I didn’t prepare for was Alexander. He’s no longer the shy boy I used to babysit; he’s a rugged, commanding cowboy with a heart as big as the open sky. He isn’t afraid to stand up to my ex, but falling for him might be more than I bargained for. Can I risk my heart again when love could come crashing down?