This novella was a sweet start to a series. Novellas can be difficult, there is a lot to cover in a short time. Introduce all the people, provide backstory, build the characters and create a journey for the characters to embark on. Rory manages to accomplish all that here.

When they first meet Micah is a lovesick teenager drooling over the tantalizing older ranch manager, Ryan. This story is Micah’s coming of age as much as it is a love story. And though at times I’m a little frustrated by his immaturity which he never seems to lose as he ages, it is also a little endearing. In the end, they are able to find their way to a very sweet HEA.

There are lots of great side characters, and the Ranch seems like a great place to come into your own and find a family. I’m sure it’ll be fun to watch the others find their ‘one’.