Dark Horse by C.R. Jane

small-town romance • cowboy romance • forced proximity • possessive hero • romantic suspense

After a messy divorce, Sienna Blake is ready for a fresh start in California. A violent Montana storm has other plans, sending her straight into Blackwood, a remote town with a dark history, too many secrets, and one dangerously captivating rancher who is determined to keep her there.

The Vibe

Sienna is sharp-tongued, stubborn, and determined to prove she can handle whatever Blackwood throws at her. Sterling Hayes is a powerful rancher with an intense presence and a very clear interest in the woman who has unexpectedly landed in his town.

Their attraction is immediate and anything but uncomplicated. Sterling's efforts to keep Sienna in Blackwood lead to plenty of friction, flirtation, and close quarters, while Sienna refuses to make falling for the infuriating cowboy an easy proposition.

But beneath Blackwood's rugged charm lurks something much darker. As Sienna becomes entangled in the town's unsettling history, the romance takes on a dangerous edge. Steamy, suspenseful, and packed with cowboy attitude, Dark Horse is a compelling choice for readers who like possessive heroes, small-town secrets, and high-stakes romantic tension.

Spice Level

•  🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)

Tropes & Tags

• Contemporary romance
• Small-town romance
• Cowboy romance
• Rancher hero
• Forced proximity
• Possessive hero
• Strong-willed heroine
• Instant attraction
• Romantic suspense
• Dark small-town atmosphere
• Montana setting
• Secrets and danger
• Steamy romance
• Protective hero