Bitter Retreat

A woman betrayed by her brothers-in-arms

Assaulted while deployed and betrayed again by her commanders, "Wiz" vows to never be vulnerable again—she hides everything, even her name. Developing internet security software made her wealthy, and she's made herself into a weapon. But safety is lonely.

A man determined to save the family ranch

His dad's health precarious, Tom Borde gave up his big city life. But he and his dad clash constantly—Tom wants a modern, sustainable ranch, while his dad clings stubbornly to the past.

When Tom is thrown by his horse, Wiz reluctantly rescues him. Determined to protect herself, Wiz fights her attraction to the handsome rancher. But when Wiz's ex-husband decides he deserves what Wiz earned after he left, Tom and his dad work together to provide support and protection against her ex—and his friends, who not only want her money, but revenge. Can Wiz and Tom overcome their pasts to forge a new future, together?