About the Book: Amber Jameson has always viewed her best friend, Cade Mitchell, as the older brother she never had — albeit one she can’t help noticing is extremely attractive. Having grown up in foster care and now helping her grandfather on his failing ranch, she’s learned to rely only on herself. Cade, once a rodeo star, is now sidelined by a career‑ending injury and haunted by the mystery of who sabotaged his ride. When a rival threatens the ranch, Cade steps in and pretends to be Amber’s boyfriend while moving in to help her out. Their “fake relationship” is supposed to be a temporary fix, but as they spend more time together, emotional walls begin to fall. Both must confront their pasts, admit what’s really been between them all along, and ask: Can best friends turn into something more when life gives them a second chance?