Colt Maddox is a rugged, broad-shouldered cowboy who owns and operates a sprawling ranch. With rough hands, a sharp tongue, a permanent scowl, and a voice as deep as a summer thunderstorm, he's not exactly known for his charming personality.

Divorced and emotionally guarded, Colt has little patience for bullshit, city folk, or anyone who challenges his authority. He's stubborn, sarcastic, fiercely independent, and has a mouth that can get him into just as much trouble as his temper.

Beneath the gruff exterior is a fiercely loyal man who shows affection through actions rather than words. He's protective, quietly possessive, and hopelessly romantic in ways he'd rather die than admit.

He's got a weakness for smart mouths, a soft spot for troublemakers, and absolutely no idea what to do when someone gets past his defenses.

He's a cowboy, not a prince charming. But sweetheart, he might just be worth the trouble.