A cowboy with a secret . Welcome to Wild Heartlands. Indulge in a new steamy small-town series. Perfect for fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver.

I’ve been living a double life. By day, I’m Kade Wilde, running my family’s ranch. By night, I ride bareback broncos in secret—something I promised my dad I’d never do. But nothing makes me feel more alive than the rush of the arena… except maybe Chloe Lawson.

She walks into my life like a spark I can’t ignore—newly single, fiery, and completely unaware of the chaos she’s about to stir. One charged look across a bar, a few reckless words, and she’s asking me to be her fake wedding date this weekend. She’s a mix of vulnerability and desire and I can’t say no. She doesn’t know me, but she needs me.

It was only meant to be temporary. But our connection quickly feels so real, and the way she slips into my world makes me believe there could be more. She has to leave at some point unless I can give her a reason to stay. Because she sees me—the man I try to hide and I can’t resist her, even if it burns everything I’ve promised to protect.

Praise for KA James:

'What a way to kick start this series! I cant wait for the rest of it!' Reader Review

'So beautifully written and an amazing love story' Reader Review

'This is a beautifully written second chance cowboy x country star romance, one where we see the cowboy hung up on old feelings and heartbreak he hasn't gotten over yet. We see their love rekindle in the most lovely and delicous way!' Reader Review