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Commas & Cowboys
Bestselling cowboy romance author Lily Duval has a problem - a brutal case of writer’s block.
With deadlines looming and inspiration running on empty, Lily’s publisher sends her back to her tiny hometown for a creative reset, complete with rolling hills, nosy locals, and a documentary crew in tow.
The goal? Reignite her muse. The hitch? That muse is Joseph Dufrain, the first love she left behind fifteen years ago.
Joe was the boy her father warned her about.
Now, he’s a successful rancher, dangerously handsome, a devoted single dad… and the last person Lily expected to crash into at the old Tastee Freez.
He’s protecting his heart. She’s pretending hers isn’t already halfway gone. But between bareback trail rides in the rain, slow dances, and one unforgettable night in a wildflower meadow, old sparks fly in the most delicious of ways.
She came home looking for a story.
But the truth is… she’s still in love with the boy she left behind.
With deadlines looming and inspiration running on empty, Lily’s publisher sends her back to her tiny hometown for a creative reset, complete with rolling hills, nosy locals, and a documentary crew in tow.
The goal? Reignite her muse. The hitch? That muse is Joseph Dufrain, the first love she left behind fifteen years ago.
Joe was the boy her father warned her about.
Now, he’s a successful rancher, dangerously handsome, a devoted single dad… and the last person Lily expected to crash into at the old Tastee Freez.
He’s protecting his heart. She’s pretending hers isn’t already halfway gone. But between bareback trail rides in the rain, slow dances, and one unforgettable night in a wildflower meadow, old sparks fly in the most delicious of ways.
She came home looking for a story.
But the truth is… she’s still in love with the boy she left behind.
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Vicki Hilton
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Writing about love, passion and all things tingly has always been a dream for me.
Originally from rural England, I now live in Sydney’s glorious Northern Beaches, where I’m steadily gathering freckles and dipping my toes into the ocean for inspiration.
With a focus on smart, quirky heroines and sensitive, sexy heroes, I create steamy, slow burn, contemporary romance. Always on the funny side, with a nice touch of spice.
I’m a devoted wife, mother of one beautiful daughter, a wrangler of assorted animals, and a lover of Skittles.
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Writing about love, passion and all things tingly has always been a dream for me.
Originally from rural England, I now live in Sydney’s glorious Northern Beaches, where I’m steadily gathering freckles and dipping my toes into the ocean for inspiration.
With a focus on smart, quirky heroines and sensitive, sexy heroes, I create steamy, slow burn, contemporary romance. Always on the funny side, with a nice touch of spice.
I’m a devoted wife, mother of one beautiful daughter, a wrangler of assorted animals, and a lover of Skittles.
It’s a mix made in heaven.
Sign up for free reads with my newsletter:
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Follow me at:
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Or join my Facebook reader group Vicki Hilton's Swoonaholics: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14557...
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December 28, 2025
Second chance with your first love for Lily and Joe. A sweet novella with a little bit of steam that’ll have you seeking out your own grumpy cowboy, just like Lily did when she returned to town after leaving 15 years ago.
December 30, 2025
High school sweethearts remet when the female author returns to her childhood home on an author's tour. Remeeting her high school lover presents a chance for renewal of their love.
Omission of graphic sex scenes would have made thisbookso much better.
Omission of graphic sex scenes would have made thisbookso much better.
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