Y/N has spent her entire life around horses—patching them up, calming them down, and loving them more than most people deserve. Growing up in one of the best equine veterinary clinics in the state means long hours, stubborn animals, and clients who think money can buy miracles. Enter Dean Briggs. State-famous barrel racer. Arrogant as hell. And currently losing his mind over Moxie—his prized horse and the only thing he seems capable of caring about. When Moxie is brought in injured, Y/N is determined to help the horse recover… even if it means dealing with her insufferable owner. Dean doesn’t trust easily, Y/N doesn’t tolerate attitude, and neither of them is used to being told they’re wrong. But late nights at the clinic, quiet moments in the stables, and one very stubborn horse start to blur the lines between irritation and something neither of them expected. Because fixing Moxie might be the easy part. Fixing each other? That’s a whole different ride.