The Cowboy's Secret (Cowboys After Dark: Book Three)

A sexy cowboy with a mysterious past meets an independent, successful woman who's as good a horse handler as she is a sleuth, but he is quick to warn that she would be wise to remember the old saying about curiosity and the cat. Clint Hogan is no ordinary cowboy. Yes, he’s handsome, he has the wry grin, the sexy tilt of his head, the physique that makes you catch your breath, a knowing twinkle in his eye, and yes, he’s a horse trainer, but Clint has no woman in his life, nor does he seem to want one. This completely confounds the drooling women in the small rural community where he sets up his horse farm, and to their chagrin some local lasses discover his penchant for keeping miscreant misses in line. Amelia Anderson is an inquisitive, independent, self-made woman whose passion is rescuing horses. Unlike Clint her life is an open book, and when she meets the hunky cowboy, the mystery surrounding him piques her insatiable curiosity. She soon learns he has been dubbed the town hero, but is then stunned to discover the reason for his fame. Not only does the revelation capture her imagination, it stirs an aching desire to experience the control of a loving, disciplinary cowboy. Sparks fly and spankings abound, fueling the fervent attraction between Clint, the cowboy with a secret, and Amelia, the woman determined to uncover it. In, The Cowboy’s Secret, Maggie Carpenter has created a unique cowboy character. He may be strong and sexy, but he is also human, a man who sees himself as a flawed human being. Amelia challenges him to reveal all, be vulnerable, and ultimately accept the love she is offering.