He thinks I broke his heart.
What he doesn’t know is that he crushed mine.
I’m Sarah Kirk, and this is my story.
Ten years ago, I left Wildflower Canyon with my reputation in shreds and Cade Mercer’s hatred in my rearview mirror. He believed I betrayed him. I couldn’t defend myself—not when the man I loved turned against me.
Now I’m back to run my late father’s veterinary practice and clear my name. Cold stares follow me everywhere, but in ranch country with only two vets, they sometimes have no choice but to call me.
Cade makes it clear he wants me gone, especially when his little girl takes a liking to me and I fall hard for her. But when his precious Angus falls sick, to Cade’s chagrin, I’m the only one who can help him.
As Cade and I work together, there is no denying the sparks between us. When we uncover that someone is poisoning his ranch’s future one head at a time, I realize the truth about the past won’t set us free—it will tear us apart.
The Wild Valley is an angsty cowboy romance featuring your favorite tropes:
Cowboy
Second Chance
Enemies to Lovers
Falsely Accused
Single Dad
Small Town
Other Woman Drama
Betrayal & Grovel
Medical (heroine is a veterinarian)
Slow Burn
Complete Standalone
Content Warning: This book contains themes of assault, trauma, and recovery.
content warning
This story contains sensitive subject matter, including references to rape, sexual assault, victim-blaming, emotional abuse, suicide ideation, and trauma. While these events are never written for shock value, they are integral to the characters’ journeys and healing.
If these are triggers for you, please do not read this book.
I am not always able to give chapter warnings in this book, as the rape and sexual assault is a key emotional trauma for the heroine, and it comes up often. If you decide to read this book, please take care of yourself. If the material ever feels overwhelming at any point, it’s okay to set this book aside.
If you are a survivor of sexual assault or need support, you are not alone. Resources are available:
RAINN (U.S.): 1-800-656-4673 or rainn.org
