Abby Smith has her life exactly where she wants it.
Fresh out of grad school and determined to prove herself as the only woman landman at Far West Energy, Abby knows one thing: success in Texas oil and gas means keeping her head down and her heart locked up tight. When a legendary rancher invites her to his sprawling West Texas ranch to compete for the deal of a lifetime, she sees her chance to finally break through in a man's world.
But nothing about Baldwin Ranch is simple. There’s a charming competitor who seems more interested in winning her attention than the contract. Then there’s Billy Baldwin—the rancher’s brooding nephew, who looks at her like she’s the enemy, even as the chemistry between them threatens to burn down everything she’s worked for.
As Abby gets pulled deeper into the Baldwin family’s secrets and dysfunction, she realizes this isn’t just about mineral rights anymore. It’s about choosing between the career she’s sacrificed everything for and the family—including the man—who might give her something worth staying for.
Sometimes the biggest risk isn’t losing the deal. It’s walking toward love. And sometimes a strong Southern woman can prove herself and find herself all at the same time.
Banter sharp enough to strike sparks in a West Texas wind. A ranch where old grudges run as deep as the oil beneath the land. Family secrets that crack open the past and let the light in. A happily-ever-after fought for, filed, and finally, gloriously signed.
Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Rachel Hanna, and sweet, romantic fiction featuring strong Southern women. Read Staking Her Claim today.
Genre: General Fiction
Fresh out of grad school and determined to prove herself as the only woman landman at Far West Energy, Abby knows one thing: success in Texas oil and gas means keeping her head down and her heart locked up tight. When a legendary rancher invites her to his sprawling West Texas ranch to compete for the deal of a lifetime, she sees her chance to finally break through in a man's world.
But nothing about Baldwin Ranch is simple. There’s a charming competitor who seems more interested in winning her attention than the contract. Then there’s Billy Baldwin—the rancher’s brooding nephew, who looks at her like she’s the enemy, even as the chemistry between them threatens to burn down everything she’s worked for.
As Abby gets pulled deeper into the Baldwin family’s secrets and dysfunction, she realizes this isn’t just about mineral rights anymore. It’s about choosing between the career she’s sacrificed everything for and the family—including the man—who might give her something worth staying for.
Sometimes the biggest risk isn’t losing the deal. It’s walking toward love. And sometimes a strong Southern woman can prove herself and find herself all at the same time.
Banter sharp enough to strike sparks in a West Texas wind. A ranch where old grudges run as deep as the oil beneath the land. Family secrets that crack open the past and let the light in. A happily-ever-after fought for, filed, and finally, gloriously signed.
Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Rachel Hanna, and sweet, romantic fiction featuring strong Southern women. Read Staking Her Claim today.
Genre: General Fiction
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