Farthingdale Ranch Series by Jackie North

“If only Leland would forget forget that Jamie was a drifter. If only he’d give their hearts a chance.”With Farthingdale Ranch at risk, Leland Tate, ranch manager, has to get tough and make sure everyone on the ranch follows the rules he’s laid out. That means no handouts, no fraternizing, and no drifters... more“If only Leland would forget forget that Jamie was a drifter. If only he’d give their hearts a chance.”With Farthingdale Ranch at risk, Leland Tate, ranch manager, has to get tough and make sure everyone on the ranch follows the rules he’s laid out. That means no handouts, no fraternizing, and no drifters.But what happens when a young drifter comes looking for a job? What happens when that drifter makes Leland want to break all the rules?A gay, m/m cowboy romance with age gap, hurt/comfort, first time, rescue, sunshine/grumpy, boss/employee, emotional scars, and opposites attract. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA.Buy The Foreman and the Drifter to fall deeply and forever today with the first book in the new Farthingdale Ranch Series! less

Shelby used to be a beat cop with a partner. Now he’s a detective on his own, driving through a blizzard on his way to close a cold case nobody cares about.When he ends up in a ditch, he’s rescued by the local sheriff, who invites Shelby to wait out the storm with him. His rescuer is also more handsome than anybody in the middle of nowhere has a right to be. Outside, the blizzard is all around and the air is cold. Inside, the cabin is warm and the fire is bright... moreShelby used to be a beat cop with a partner. Now he’s a detective on his own, driving through a blizzard on his way to close a cold case nobody cares about.When he ends up in a ditch, he’s rescued by the local sheriff, who invites Shelby to wait out the storm with him. His rescuer is also more handsome than anybody in the middle of nowhere has a right to be. Outside, the blizzard is all around and the air is cold. Inside, the cabin is warm and the fire is bright. And the man who owns the cabin is someone Shelby wants to keep close.A gay m/m detective/sheriff romance cabin fic with hurt/comfort, opposites attract, fish out of water, a blizzard, and a glowing fire to warm up by. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. less

“If anybody ever needed him, Ellis did. Ellis was broken. Jasper liked to fix things.”Jasper has the perfect life. He’s a blacksmith at a small guest ranch in Wyoming. The last thing he needs is to have that perfect life interrupted by a shifty-eyed ex-con, but the ranch needs the tax benefits the ex-con program will bring.Traumatized by his time in prison, Ellis can barely speak. He’s about to be offered parole... more“If anybody ever needed him, Ellis did. Ellis was broken. Jasper liked to fix things.”Jasper has the perfect life. He’s a blacksmith at a small guest ranch in Wyoming. The last thing he needs is to have that perfect life interrupted by a shifty-eyed ex-con, but the ranch needs the tax benefits the ex-con program will bring.Traumatized by his time in prison, Ellis can barely speak. He’s about to be offered parole. He knows he will hate working on the guest ranch, but what other option does he have?It’s not love at first sight. It’s not hate at first sight, either, but something in between.A gay m/m cowboy romance with age gap, hurt/comfort, opposites attract, forced intimacy, emotional scars, trauma leading to mutism, grumpy/grumpy, and baths. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. less

"If Austin has forgotten what love is, maybe Clay can show him the way."Happy-go-lucky Clay keeps busy with hookups at the local bar after working hard at the ranch. Those hookups used to be fun, but now they leave him empty.Austin is reeling after a difficult divorce. His wife took everything, including full custody of his daughter, Bea, who is only nine.Austin doesn’t know where his life is headed, but at least he’s got a roof over his head, and a new job as accountant at Farthingdale Ranch... more"If Austin has forgotten what love is, maybe Clay can show him the way."Happy-go-lucky Clay keeps busy with hookups at the local bar after working hard at the ranch. Those hookups used to be fun, but now they leave him empty.Austin is reeling after a difficult divorce. His wife took everything, including full custody of his daughter, Bea, who is only nine.Austin doesn’t know where his life is headed, but at least he’s got a roof over his head, and a new job as accountant at Farthingdale Ranch.The job is exactly the kind of work he loves. The only problem is he’s distracted by Clay, who is gay. Austin is straight. There’s no way this can work.A gay M/M cowboy romance with age gap, hurt/comfort, opposites attract, single dad, out for you, midnight rendezvous, friendship between men. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA.Coming Soon - The newest book in the Farthingdale Ranch Series! less

"Some scars run soul-deep. Some scars only love can heal."Brody is the wrangler at Farthingdale Ranch. He knows a lot about horses, but not a whole lot about people.He is so broken, he cannot imagine anyone would want to love him. Then along comes Kit, a young man in need of shelter, searching for a forever home.In Kit, Brody sees the scared young man he used to be. In caring for Kit, Brody is in over his head.But as Brody makes room in his heart for Kit, both their lives begin to change... more"Some scars run soul-deep. Some scars only love can heal."Brody is the wrangler at Farthingdale Ranch. He knows a lot about horses, but not a whole lot about people.He is so broken, he cannot imagine anyone would want to love him. Then along comes Kit, a young man in need of shelter, searching for a forever home.In Kit, Brody sees the scared young man he used to be. In caring for Kit, Brody is in over his head.But as Brody makes room in his heart for Kit, both their lives begin to change.A gay m/m cowboy romance with hurt/comfort, rescue, age gap, fish out of water, opposites attract, midnight rendezvous. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. less

“Time cannot erase the love I feel for you, my friend.” Levi has worked very hard to find a private corner of the world where his past can’t catch up to him. His life, with its fourteen-hour days working in the ranch’s kitchen, is a little humdrum, but he likes it that way. And it’s safe, because he lets no one get close.While cutting onions one day, Cassidy sees a clip of a documentary on TV, and lo, he sees his old friend Levi, who he’s been looking for for years... more“Time cannot erase the love I feel for you, my friend.” Levi has worked very hard to find a private corner of the world where his past can’t catch up to him. His life, with its fourteen-hour days working in the ranch’s kitchen, is a little humdrum, but he likes it that way. And it’s safe, because he lets no one get close.While cutting onions one day, Cassidy sees a clip of a documentary on TV, and lo, he sees his old friend Levi, who he’s been looking for for years. The next day, he’s traveling west to Wyoming, taking a job as a chef at a guest ranch.When Cassidy shows up in his kitchen, Levi’s world is turned upside-down.A gay m/m cowboy romance with opposites attract, emotional scars, grumpy/sunshine, friends from childhood, and desire that simply won’t go away. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. less

Even a rugged heart can be broken, but can it find love again?After a fierce betrayal, Quint closes off his heart, walking the earth alone. He can’t trust anyone, even if they need him. He can’t, he just can’t.He’s designed his life to follow a steady, even cadence. There are rules.Rule Number One - Don’t mess with Quint.Rule Number Two - Don’t disobey Quint on a trail ride.Rule Number Three - Don’t ever forget rule 1 or rule 2... moreEven a rugged heart can be broken, but can it find love again?After a fierce betrayal, Quint closes off his heart, walking the earth alone. He can’t trust anyone, even if they need him. He can’t, he just can’t.He’s designed his life to follow a steady, even cadence. There are rules.Rule Number One - Don’t mess with Quint.Rule Number Two - Don’t disobey Quint on a trail ride.Rule Number Three - Don’t ever forget rule 1 or rule 2.Then along comes Ashley, who doesn’t follow any rules, especially ones that keep him from getting exactly what he wants.A gay m/m cowboy romance with opposites attract, fish out of water, grumpy/sunshine, rugged meets bratty. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. less