A childhood kiss might just lead to happily ever after in the New York Times–bestselling author's contemporary Western romance.

Tabby Taggert will never forget Justin Clay's fateful words on the playground—"You might as well just kiss me. It's gonna happen, one way or another." And she'll never forget the resulting childhood kiss that ended in a broken nose!

They've been best friends ever since. But four years ago, after a misguided night of passion, Justin went from best friend to worst heartbreak in Tabby's book. Now he's back in Weaver, Wyoming. The closer they get, the more Tabby wants to run. And when she takes a drastic step to escape, it might be time for Justin to call her bluff—just like he did on the playground—and make her his bride . . .