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Preorder now to receive the limited deluxe edition with designed edges One chance meeting on a Texas ranch. One wild, too-charming cowboy. One snowed-in night that changes everything. Wheeler Rankin isn't here for romance—she's come to Lucky River Ranch to visit her best friend, wrangle a... Read More
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Wheeler Rankin is becoming a regular visitor to the ranch, enjoying the attention of her friend's younger brothers, but not looking for a long-term relationship. When a long weekend leads to long-term consequences, they must deliberate whether or not they want to stay together or go their separate ways.

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Preorder now to receive the limited deluxe edition with designed edges

One chance meeting on a Texas ranch.

One wild, too-charming cowboy.

One snowed-in night that changes everything.

Wheeler Rankin isn't here for romance—she's come to Lucky River Ranch to visit her best friend, wrangle a business deal, and prove herself to everyone who ever doubted her. But when she collides with Duke Rivers—resident heartbreaker, restless cowboy, and brother to her best friend's new flame—sparks fly hotter than a Texas summer.

Duke has always dreamed of more than dusty trails and small-town life. He's itching to see the world, but one unforgettable night with Wheeler changes his course. When a blizzard and a business road trip leave them stranded together, their no-strings flirtation ignites into something deeper.

But passion brings complications—and unexpected news threatens to upend everything Wheeler's built. As family pressures, old wounds, and new dreams collide, Duke is determined to stand by her side, ready to forge a future neither of them ever imagined.

Can two fiercely independent souls trust in love, face their fears, and find home in each other's arms? Or will the ghosts of the past keep them apart for good?

Duke is an interconnected standalone novel in the Lucky River Ranch series, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage.

Delicious tropes:

  • Best friend's boyfriend's brother
  • Heartbreaker hero
  • Forced proximity
  • Found family
  • Small town
  • Hot cowboys

Praise for Lucky River Ranch:

"I found a new favourite author. I was hooked from the first page." — Bookworm

"I absolutely ADORED this book. Every single page. There wasn't a single thing I didn't like about it." — The Polished Diamond

"My favourite cowboy series to date." — Goodreads

"Each book in this series just keeps getting better." — Amazon

Series: Lucky River Ranch

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    Preorder now to receive the limited deluxe edition with designed edges One chance meeting on a Texas ranch. One wild, too-charming cowboy. One snowed-in night that changes everything. Wheeler Rankin isn't here for romance—she's come to Lucky River Ranch to visit her best friend, wrangle a business deal, and prove herself to everyone who ever doubted her. But when she...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781464249532

Publisher: Bloom Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloom Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Jessica Peterson writes romance with heat, humor, and heart. Heroes with hot accents are her specialty. When she's not writing, she can be found bellying up to a bar in the south's best restaurants with her husband, Ben, reading books with her adorable daughter Gracie, or snuggling up with her 70-pound lap dog, Martha. A Carolina girl at heart, she fantasizes about splitting her time between Charleston and Asheville, but currently lives in Charlotte, NC.

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