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When Marietta newcomer Elena Puente is coerced into attending a speed-dating event at the popular Copper Mountain Chocolate shop, shes blindsided by a serious attraction to local cowboy, Wesley Banks. Still recovering from a broken engagement, the first-grade teacher from Las Vegas isnt looking for romance. Shes in Montana to get to know the great-grandfather she never knew existed until she found some hidden family letters. Judge Kingsley is a grouchy recluse and hes far from welcoming, but Elena is determined to stay in town long enough to give his neglected estate on Bramble Lane a facelift. Elenas resolve to avoid romance is tested when she discovers Wesley is the caretaker of her grandfathers rural property. Soon, she and the cowboy are attending more speed-dating events at the chocolate shop and shes seeking his advice on how to deal with his ornery boss. Local gossips wager the old Judge will run Elena out of town before anything serious develops between her and Wesley. But Wesleys a determined man, too, and hes betting Elena belongs in Marietta foreverwith him.
This book was a deviation from my usual picks. I'm not a fan of western romances but this story was super cute and I'm glad I stepped out of my reading comfort zone. Great summertime read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5