Hard Loving Cowboy

Walker Everett, the youngest of the Everett brothers, is an enigma. No one's ever gotten close enough to figure him out, and his surly attitude has kept it so not many want to try. On a good day, he can wrangle cattle, repair a broken roof, and bring in a harvest---all before sundown. On bad days---the kind that follow a night of too much alcohol and whatever else is needed to numb his secret pain---he's pretty much useless. Today is one of those days.

When Walker shows up for work at Crossroads Ranch and meets Violet Chastain, the new sommelier, he's none too happy to work alongside the sophisticated woman who knows too much about wine and nothing about ranch life. Who cares how much they need her to make sure their first vintage doesn't fail? She does nothing but get under his skin. But when a heated argument leads to the hottest kiss he's ever had, Walker will have to decide whether it's time to let go of the pain of the past and admit he deserves something good.

“"This book made me so happy! I swear I had a smile on my face the whole time I was reading."-- LeighKramer.com on Worth the Wait”

"A fabulous storyteller who will keep you turning pages and wishing for just one more chapter at the end."--Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author, on Second Chance Cowboy
"A winner for me from the very start."--Straight Shootin' Book Reviews on Six Month Rule
"A.J. Pine's writing is superb. I loved following the characters. Their struggles were real. The needs were strong. This is a romance that I recommend to all."--Romancing the Book on Six Month Rule
"Cross my heart, this sexy, sweet romance gives a cowboy-at-heart lawyer a second chance at first love and readers a fantastic ride."--Jennifer Ryan, New York Times bestselling author, on Second Chance Cowboy
"Light and witty."--Library Journal on Saved by the Cowboy
"Ms. Pine's character development, strong family building and interesting secondary characters add layers to the story that jacked up my enjoyment of Second Chance Cowboy to maximum levels."--USA Today Happy Ever After
"Oh. Em. Gee. I started Six Month Rule and could not put it down. A.J. Pine has put in everything that I love about romance into a 280-page novel."--Books by Migs
"Sweet and engrossing."--Publishers Weekly on Tough Luck Cowboy
"There was some serious heat, some conflict, some miscommunication and a evening out to yield the ultimate happy ending a romance novel needs. Overall, the read flowed well and the characters are easy to like."--Ramblings of a Young PR Girl blog on Three Simple Words
"This book made me so happy! I swear I had a smile on my face the whole time I was reading."--LeighKramer.com on Worth the Wait
"This is a strong read with a heartwarming message and inspiring characters."--RT Book Reviews on Second Chance Cowboy
"Top Pick! 4 1/2 Stars! I loved this story."--Harlequin Junkie on I Do
"5 Stars! Top Pick! The author and her characters twist and turn their way right into your heart."--Night Owl Reviews on Second Chance Cowboy

A librarian for teens by day and a romance writer by night, A.J. Pine can't seem to escape the world of fiction, and she wouldn't have it any other way. When she finds that twenty-fifth hour in the day, she might indulge in a tiny bit of TV [HL1] to nourish her undying love of vampires, superheroes, and a certain high-functioning sociopath detective. She hails from the far-off galaxy of the Chicago suburbs.

Walker Everett, the youngest of the Everett brothers, is an enigma. No one's ever gotten close enough to figure him out, and his surly attitude has kept it so not many want to try. On a good day, he can wrangle cattle, repair a broken roof, and bring in a harvest---all before sundown. On bad days---the kind that follow a night of too much alcohol and whatever else is needed to numb his secret pain---he's pretty much useless. Today is one of those days.When Walker shows up for work at Crossroads Ranch and meets Violet Chastain, the new sommelier, he's none too happy to work alongside the sophisticated woman who knows too much about wine and nothing about ranch life. Who cares how much they need her to make sure their first vintage doesn't fail? She does nothing but get under his skin. But when a heated argument leads to the hottest kiss he's ever had, Walker will have to decide whether it's time to let go of the pain of the past and admit he deserves something good.

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