Jackson's POV

Five years ago, a drunk driver killed my parents, leaving my brother and me with our family ranch, Reid Ridge Ranch. Our cousin, raised by our parents due to his father's irresponsibility, shares our legacy. Now worth billions, the ranch has made us billionaires, but we've been battling my father's brother, Marcus Reid Sr., in court over our inheritance. Losing my parents broke my heart, and being a wealthy bachelor made us targets.

I never wanted to be with anyone until Kioni Davenport, the new veterinarian, opened her clinic in town. She was stunning—a plus-size woman with striking honey brown eyes. Despite a rocky start, where she gave me attitude over my sick animals, I couldn't get her out of my mind. She was a beautiful African American woman, and I desired her.

Though I didn't think I needed help running the ranch, she stood her ground. I wanted her, but her past, including her marriage to the controlling Tevin Davenport held her back. Seeing her scared and bruised broke my heart. I wanted to help her, but uncovering long-held family secrets threatened our ranch's future.