If this is the first book in the Meier Ranch Brothers Series, then sign me up for the next books!
I love how Nathaniel was left pining after January Rose and her return opened up a wound that had never healed. It's well told and has got such sassy characters like Mona and Wes.
It's also a short sweet romance and lovely read. Thank you NetGalley for the eARC.

Wow more than 5 stars !! Great read ......

Received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

I’ve been very fortunate to have found Leslie North’s books thru Netgalley & she has quickly become a favorite author. Her books are generally very quick to read - so they can take you away on a quick get away 👍

This book is one of my absolute favorites of hers so far & can’t wait to read the rest in the series. Nat & January were in love at 18 until “J” decides she needs to be like her Dad & travel the world hoping in the process to find herself . Nat has been her only true love but upon returning to the ranch where they grew up she knows she can never hurt him again - she barely survived leaving the first time.

Nat is angry as he was the one left behind ....... the responsibility of running his family’s ranch is something he deeply loves but also a stressful burden. He left college & a dream of being a published writer .... when January returns for a brief stay the attraction & love they have for each other is still very much there as well as the fear that they are giving away their chance at something so much more ....

Both characters are so well written & you really feel what is motivating them - however as the reader you know they are meant to be together❤️ This was a night 🦉 read for me !! Up till early am reading to finish this really GREAT book - great story !!!!

Tempting the Rancher, is more contemporary romance rather than the erotic that I usually expect from Leslie North. I think it is just a more tame story line. But I still enjoyed it very much.

Enjoyed reading January and Nae's second chance at love. Emotional and engaging read. January and Nate were high school sweethearts until she left. January is back and Nate is still in love. As they spend time together They both have to decide if their love is worth the challenges they face. Recommended read.