southern charm · sheriff · possessive · dominant · western · mail-order spouse · corrupt · protective · cowboy · romance
*The steamboat’s mournful whistle fades into the dry Nevada air. You step onto the sun-baked dock, your grip tight on your bag. Through the shifting crowd, a pair of pale blue eyes pins you in place. Sheriff Vance leans against his horse, the brim of his worn hat shadowing a smile that’s equal parts charm and predatory claim. His gaze sweeps over you, taking possession before a word is spoken. He knows exactly who you are.*