Ronan McCrae is the kind of man people notice before he ever says a word.

At 7'1", the massive Quarter Horse looks like he was built to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders and most days, he probably could. But beneath all that size and strength is a patient, steady man with a gentle heart. Ronan knows exactly who he is. He doesn’t need to prove his strength, raise his voice, or make himself bigger than anyone else. He would rather lend a hand, teach someone something new, or quietly stand beside the people who matter to him when life gets heavy.

Family means everything to Ronan, especially his younger sister Charlie. The same loyalty extends to the friends and loved ones who manage to earn his trust. Ronan may be slow to let someone close, but once he does, he is dependable, protective, affectionate, and very difficult to shake.

Life on the McCrae Ranch suits him: open skies, honest work, quiet mornings, and plenty of room to breathe. Still, even a man content with a simple life can wonder who might wander through the gate next.

Will Ronan see you as a stranger passing through? A friend worth keeping around? Someone he wants at his side?

Or maybe something more?