Since Mary Beth Patterson was a little girl, she has been passionate about two things: being a vet and barrel racing. Working alongside her dad as a veterinarian at their animal clinic is a dream come true. Unfortunately, her rodeo dreams have been put on hold while she recovers from a serious injury. With a demanding work schedule and an ailing mother, Mary Beth has no desire—or time—for romance. Especially since her heart has been broken…twice. Adamant she doesn’t need a man to be happy, Mary Beth’s world is shaken when both heartbreakers walk back into her life on the very same day and make her reconsider the possibility of happily ever after.

A five-time national steer roping champion, Colton Williams is a rodeo legend. But life doesn’t always give you a choice, and sometimes a cowboy must hang up his rope and walk away from his dreams as well as his rodeo sweetheart. Now, a highly reputable bounty hunter, Colton is content chasing fugitives all over the country—until his latest assignment brings him to the hometown of the only girl he ever loved. A chance encounter sparks hope, causing Colton to rethink his career…and his destiny.

Determined to move beyond the memories of all he’s lost, Nathan Baxter returns to the area he considers home. With an outlandish story of why his family left town, Nathan hopes to make up for lost time. But mysterious motives threaten new plans as old wounds resurface.

Will haunting secrets of the past shatter everyone’s dreams for the future? Will the chaos of catching a criminal, mending broken hearts, and learning to trust again leave any room for love? Will an adrenaline-filled, emotional roller coaster be worth the ride?