Sunrises and Sagebrush: Modern Western Small-town Romance – Steamy Pride and Prejudice Retelling Heat: Carson Valley

She came home to heal—not to fall for the billionaire cowboy ruining her peace.After burning out on city life and a love that left her hollow, Beth Wilkes returns to her Nevada hometown to rebuild her life—one sunrise, one horse, and one sarcastic boundary at a time. Taking over the local equine therapy business is her fresh start. No distractions. No men. Just wide open skies and enough coffee to survive her well-meaning family.But then he walks in.Will Fitzgerald isn’t your typical rancher. He’s a suit-wearing, city-born investor with a painful past and no business running a rundown Nevada ranch. He’s only here for his little sister—who has a wild dream of turning a dusty patch of land into a healing haven. Will promised to help Gia succeed. He didn’t expect a fiery, stubborn horse therapist to challenge everything he thought he wanted.When their worlds collide—more than once—it’s anything but smooth riding.Beth is convinced Will is another playacting cowboy with a hidden agenda. Will thinks Beth is infuriatingly beautiful… and way out of his league. But somewhere between barbed banter, stolen kisses, and a community coming back to life, the lines between enemies and lovers begin to blur.And in the glow of the high desert sunrise, love just might take root.Sunrises and Sagebrush is a steamy small-town romance brimming with wit, tension, and heart. Perfect for fans of slow burns, found family, and cowboy charm—with a modern twist.