Duke (Deluxe Edition) (Lucky River Ranch, 4) by Jessica Peterson

Duke (Deluxe Edition) (Lucky River Ranch, #4) — Jessica Peterson

The vibe

A swoony, high-heat small-town cowboy romance with forced proximity, found family feels, and a heartbreaker hero who wasn’t planning on catching real feelings… until one snowed-in night changes the whole forecast.

What it’s about (spoiler-light)

Wheeler Rankin isn’t at Lucky River Ranch to fall in love. She’s there to visit her best friend, lock down a business deal, and prove—once and for all—that she’s not the girl people underestimate.

Then she collides with Duke Rivers: resident heartbreaker, too-charming cowboy, and (inconveniently) the brother of her best friend’s new flame. Sparks fly immediately—hotter than a Texas summer and twice as hard to ignore.

Duke has always wanted more than dusty trails and small-town life. He’s restless, itching to see the world… until Wheeler. One unforgettable night shifts something in him, and when a blizzard + a business road trip leave them stranded together, their no-strings flirtation turns into something deeper—something that starts to feel like home.

But passion comes with complications. Unexpected news threatens everything Wheeler’s built, and suddenly there’s more on the line than chemistry. With family pressure, old wounds, and new dreams colliding, Duke has to decide what kind of man he wants to be—and Wheeler has to decide if she can trust someone enough to let him stay.

Tropes & hooks

• Best friend’s boyfriend’s brother
• Heartbreaker hero
• Forced proximity / snowed-in night
• Found family
• Small-town Texas ranch vibes
• Hot cowboys + big feelings

Perfect for readers of:

• Elsie Silver
• Lyla Sage

Interconnected standalone in the Lucky River Ranch series.

Important preorder note: This Deluxe Edition is available only while supplies last. If it becomes unavailable, we’ll contact you before shipping with the option to switch to the standard print edition or cancel for a refund.