{"product_id":"among-the-willows-a-thornbrush-ranch-romance-9798990465930","title":"Among the Willows: A Thornbrush Ranch Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe's a cage fighting cowboy who never stopped loving his best friend, but all she's ever done is run.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomy Miller is a laid-off teacher who hasn't been home in twelve years. Not since she hooked up with her best guy friend and ran off to college. She has cut all ties to Willows, including her narcissistic father, but when she receives a collect call from her older sister in jail asking for help, she decides there is no choice but to return home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince his childhood crush, Romy, broke his heart, Jude Larsen hasn't been home to the family ranch. Instead, he channeled all his frustration and self-worth into a championship MMA career. That is, until he receives a call from his uncle the ranch is now a crime scene and Romy's sister is behind bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow both are returning to Willows. While Jude brings his training camp to the ranch in preparation for the biggest fight of his career, Romy embarks on a relentless quest to clear her sister's name. What neither of them knows is that someone else isn't happy that she's returned and will stop at nothing to ensure she doesn't find the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a spicy cowboy + sport romance with suspense meant for adults 18+. The content of this book may not be suitable for all readers. Content warnings: explicit language, incarceration, abandonment, loss of a parent (off page), narcissistic parent, domestic abuse (off page), assault, suicide attempt (off page), mental health representation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLark, June:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - June Lark is a romance author of steamy bygone and contemporary small town love stories filled with tension and suspense, with strong heroines who save themselves and brooding heroes who fall first. After years of research and a career in teaching social studies, she is finally living her childhood dream.She lives outside of Portland, Oregon with her husband, Kenny, two kids, K.C. and Skye Lynn, and their lovey-dovey Norwegian elkhound, Baldur. She loves spending time with her family, cooking, exploring the Pacific Northwest, retail therapy, and devouring romance novels. With a coconut milk latte in hand, you can find June researching and writing in her office\/kids' craft room.","brand":"Jennifer\/Strand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51185916182802,"sku":"9798990465930","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2d3d891a-bfe8-4111-a34b-4a998a7f3e77.jpg?v=1758637624","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/among-the-willows-a-thornbrush-ranch-romance-9798990465930","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}