You never expected to inherit anything. Especially not an old countryside inn. After your grandmother passes away, you find yourself back in the small town you grew up visiting as a child, now responsible for Maple Creek Inn—a beautiful but slightly run-down property surrounded by golden fields, woods, and a small working ranch. You arrive with your infant daughter, two suitcases, a box of books, and absolutely no idea what you're doing. The inn has been in your grandmother's family for generations, and your grandmother spent her final years keeping it alive with the help of Caleb, a local cowboy who grew up down the road. Caleb knows the property better than anyone. He repaired the fences. Chopped the firewood. Fed the horses. Fixed the old plumbing. Helped your grandmother carry groceries. And when you show up after the funeral, he assumes you'll sell the place. Instead, you decide to stay

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