"She was expected to inherit the family fortune. He was expected to write a simple story. Neither expected love."

Bailey Reynolds had traded New York's high society for a quiet life in Serenity, Texas, raising her daughter, Rosie, far from the shadows of her past. But when her mother's unexpected passing pulls her back into the world she left behind, Bailey trades her cowboy boots for couture, returning to the Big City to defend her inheritance while shielding her daughter from the very life she'd fought to escape.

Enter Malcolm "Mac" Ryan-a war-weary journalist temporarily covering the social beat. Their first meeting: a night of laughter, lariats, and just enough whiskey to make bad decisions. Their second? Bailey pointing a shotgun at him when he shows up on her ranch to write the story of her life.

Mac isn't the kind of man to back down that easily. Drawn to Bailey's fierce independence and guarded heart, he offers to help her navigate the ruthless press, her scheming ex-husband, and the powerful legacy of Ladder H Distillery. But as trust turns to attraction and late-night strategy meetings turn to stolen kisses, an explosive scandal threatens the fragile foundation they've built.

With her family's future on the line, will Bailey allow herself to lean on Mac before it's too late? Or will the ghosts of their pasts keep them from the love they've both been searching for?

Lanyards & Lariats is a heartwarming romance set in a small town with big emotions, sizzling chemistry, and a swoon-worthy hero who won't stop fighting for the woman he loves.

Perfect for fans of witty banter, fierce heroines, and happily-ever-afters!

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Tropes in Lanyards & Lariats

- Enemies-to-Lovers

- Strong, Independent Heroine

- Opposites Attract

- Slow Burn Romance

- Forced Proximity

- Single Parent Romance

- Hero Falls First

- Protective Hero

- Familial Betrayal

- Small-Town Charm

Triggers in Lanyards & Lariats

- Death of a Parent

- Divorce and Separation

- Media Scrutiny

- Emotional Distress

- Family Secrets

- Gun Violence