Jackson Reid: The Cowboy’s Heart (Heart of the Ranch Series Book 1)

Jackson’s POV
Losing my parents in a tragic accident five years ago was devastating. The cops said it was due to faulty brakes, but we always suspected there was more to it.

Someone had a hand in their deaths, but we just couldn’t prove it. That left my brother Ethan and me with our family ranch, Reid Ridge Ranch. Our cousin was also raised by our parents, thanks to his own father’s inability to be responsible. Now, our ranch is worth billions, making us billionaires.

When our parents’ will was read, our Uncle couldn’t stand that they left everything to us. He was furious that they didn’t give him a share of Reid Ridge Ranch. So, he took us to court, claiming he was entitled to our inheritance, which rightfully belongs to Ethan and me. We’ve been battling our father’s brother, Marcus Reid Sr., in court ever since. My heart is still broken from losing my parents, and being a single bachelor with a ranch worth billions has put a target on our backs.

I had no desire to be with anyone after that, or so I thought. But everything changed with Kioni Davenport, the new veterinarian, opened her clinic, Davenport Veterinary Clinic, in town. She’s a stunningly beautiful Black woman, with long curly black hair, a thick, plus-size figure with hips and breasts that caught my attention. And those piercings honey-brown --- I’ve never seen anything like them before. Her rose tattoos on her neck, chest, and hands intrigued me.

Our first meeting was when I brought my sick Labrador Retriever, Max, to her clinic. I couldn’t get her out of my head after that. Then she came out to our ranch to tend to our 50 sick cattle, and after our first kiss, she had my heart. She was the most captivating woman I’d ever met, and I wanted to be around her all the time. I knew she was married, but I didn’t realize how troubled her marriage was. Soon, I discovered her secrets --- the abuse she endured from her husband, Tevin Davenport, the town’s biggest jerk. Seeing her scared and bruised broke my heart, and I was determined to make her mine and free her from that horrible man.

Trigger Warning
This story contains intense themes, including sexual assault, cheating, strong sexual scenes, and strong language. Please be advised to read the trigger warning carefully and proceed at your own risk. This book is not for everyone ---- it’s crafted for mature readers who can handle these though subjects. If this isn’t your cup of tea, please choose your next read wisely.