The Wrong Ride Home
- Authors: Maya Alden
- Series: Book 1 in the Wildflower Canyon series
- Genres: Romance
- Rank:Top 100 in Best Western & Frontier Romance on Amazon
- Rating: 4.3 based on 999 reviews
- Release Date: June 23, 2025
- Print length: 482 pages (Paperback)
About the book
She is the first love of mine, as well as the daughter of my father's mistress. I am Duke Wilder, and this is my story.
10 years ago, I left Wildflower Canyon and Wilder Ranch, away from my father and Elena - the girl I loved until I discovered her true identity.
Now that my father has passed away and left the ranch to me, I return ready to sell it off piece by piece, to dismantle his so-called legacy, and to finally seek vengeance on the land that failed my mother.
However, revisiting the Colorado ranch country feels like reconnecting with a part of myself that I have tried to bury. The vast skies, the mountains, the horses - they are all still a part of me. And so is Elena, despite the fact that I have brought my girlfriend along with me.
Elena never left the ranch. Even after her mother's death, she remained, taking care of my father until the very end. They refer to her as the horse whisperer, and her skill is undeniable.
I should despise her. Yet, I cannot. The passion we shared years ago still lingers. Being close to her feels like standing too near to the sun - it burns in a way that I cannot resist.
Despite my efforts to suppress my feelings, I surrender when I realize that I desire more than just retribution. I want Elena. I want the ranch. However, after everything that has transpired, she does not trust me. Perhaps she never will.
The Wrong Ride Home is a second-chance cowboy romance with all your favorite elements:
- Second Chance
- Cowboy
- Other Woman Drama
- Small Town
- No Cheating
- Complete Standalone
Warning:
This book deals with themes of miscarriage, suicide attempts, and emotional trauma. Please approach with caution.