Western Heat

By: Caroline Richardson

Published by Wattpad Books, 2026-01-20

<b>A fish-out-of-water story about a New York City chef who inherits a ranch, discovers a family he never knew, and finds unexpected love with a fiercely loyal woman.<br> <br> For fans of western romance superstars like Lyla Sage and Elise Silver.</b><br> <br> New York City chef Jake West had it all, but a few strokes of a pen meant no more marriage. No more restaurant. No more big city lifestyle. Then he receives a letter explaining that his long-estranged father, Brett, has died, and he needs to return to the Canadian ranch he left as a child. Jake expects to go, sign more papers, and return to the city and rebuild his future. <br> <br> Instead Jake learns that Brett's left the ranch to him--and only him. Things might have been hot in his restaurant's kitchen, but that's nothing compared to what he faces now: a family he didn't know existed, and a property he doesn't want. Tanner and Brady, his half-brothers, don't want him around. And while his stepmother, Peony, welcomes him, there's Liz, Peony's daughter. She's not a West, but her loyalties lie with the family, not an outsider.<br> <br> However, as Jake settles into the rhythms of the ranch, he wonders if he's finally found something that's been missing in his life--especially as he and Liz grow closer. At first, it's just attraction, but when a sudden kiss ignites a heat in both of them, they can't ignore this raging inferno. Maybe Brett West knew what he was doing when he summoned his eldest son back home-and gave him a chance to change his life forever.<br> <br> Readers who love a spicy "enemies-to-lovers" romance combined with family drama will want to add this to their "to be read" shelves.