The Cowboy's Claim by Nina Crespo

Welcome Back, Booklovers! I was in the mood for a small town romance after a big fantasy read and The Cowboy's Claim was one I'd been meaning to get around to reading. This light and easy read is was just the low angst refresher I needed.

Chloe Daniels is a struggling actress who is up for the role of a lifetime and she's determined to ace the final auditions. The director is a hot upcomer who she admires and after some misteps Chloe needs to land something. To get into character she has her agent send her to a stable in Maryland to shadow learn about running a ranch. Though Chloe is apprehensive about horses due to a bad past experience she's ready to make the most of this. But first she'll have to deal Tristan Tillbridge, the reluctant ranch manager who insists he doesn't have time to be distracted by her. Chloe quickly wins over the rest of the staff showing them she's capable of stepping in to help anywhere she's needed and isn't afraid to get dirty. 

Tristan is working through some family drama still haunted by the way his relationship with them soured. Now that they finally got Tillbridge Stables back and have expanded to a guesthouse, things are busier than ever. He has to prove to his cousin Zurie that he's committed to the family business as he handles day to day operations in her absence. So when Chloe waltz's in her heeled boots giving his flashbacks to an aspiring actress who gave him trouble in the past he can't help but compare. Soon he can't ignore the push and pull between them any longer and they embrace their attraction. 

If you like romances with tight knit communities, close families, homestyle food, hot cowboys, and stubborn heroes I suggest you check this one out. And this is the first in a series so you meet the stars of future books along the way. The chemistry between Chloe and Tristan is hot and has you quickly anticipating their first kiss. Even if you're not an outdoorsy person this one gives you the urge to take a getaway at a ranch.