S.E.X. Review~ The City Boy & The Rancher by RJ Scott

Sell the ranch or save it—either way, someone’s going to lose everything.

Jesse Knox has given his heart and soul to Snow Creek Ranch. It’s not just dirt and cattle—it’s family, legacy, and the only place he’s ever belonged. So when Lucas Barrett arrives with city clothes, sharp eyes, and a plan to sell everything Jesse loves, there’s no compromise to be had. Just a line drawn in the dirt—and a promise that Jesse won’t back down, no matter what it costs. He only owns a quarter of the ranch, but it’s enough to stop anyone tearing it out from under him, and he’ll fight to the last breath to keep it.

When Lucas needed him most, his grandfather turned him away without a second thought. Now that same man has left him a majority share in a remote ranch he’s never seen. If Lucas lasts six months, he can sell and walk away with millions that will fund beds, safety, and second chances for kids with nowhere else to turn, just like he’d once been. Only, nothing about Snow Creek fits neatly into a spreadsheet, and the more time he spends battling Jesse, the more cracks appear in Lucas’s control. Because this ranch isn’t empty land. Secrets are revealed that change everything. And Jesse Knox is anything but a problem he can solve.

Six months. One ranch. Two men with everything to lose—and no way to walk away unchanged.

The City Boy and the Rancher is a 69,000 word MM Romance. With hate-to-love, opposites-attract, forced proximity romance, found family, secrets, lies, passion, high-stakes legacy, and a battle between saving Snow Creek ranch and selling it. It is book 1 in the shared world of Snow Creek Ranch. Each book can be read as a standalone, so be sure to check out the entire series!

The City Boy & The Rancher by RJ Scott and part of Snow Creek Ranch, a multi-author universe, was wonderful. Thrown together by unforeseen circumstances, Lucas and Jesse must learn to navigate a world where Jesse was trying to save and Lucas wanted to sell.

Hatred and bigotry dotted the storyline, but no spoilers here- an HEA was delivered. The world building Ms Scott created with the first book of the series is sure to set the tone for the rest of the books. Jesse and Lucas navigated and circled each other for the better part of the book, but it was necessary for the rest of the story to unfold. Not to worry, sexy time was delivered and a very satisfying compromise ensued.

The secondary characters added humor and spice, and my hope is that we see them in future books. Ms Scott started a solid series which I hope creates more exciting characters.

Definite S.E.X.

A five handcuff review

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