He never understood why she walked away. She never stopped loving him.

Colton Hartley has the looks, charm, and easy confidence to turn heads wherever he goes. But the one woman he can't forget barely gives him the time of day. Elaina once let him close enough to break her heart, and now every sharp word between them reminds him of everything they lost.

Elaina has more responsibilities than she knows how to carry. Between work and caring for her mother, there's little room for herself?and none for another heartbreak. Keeping Colt at a distance should be simple. If only he weren't so determined to get past her temper. If only she didn't remember how tender he could be.

An afternoon at the river makes it impossible to pretend the attraction is gone. But wanting each other was never their problem. Beneath the anger lie unanswered questions, wounded pride, and truths Elaina can hardly bear to share.

Colt wants another chance. Elaina wants to believe him. This time, they'll have to risk more than a kiss.

Wild Heart is Book 3 in the Wild series?a passionate contemporary western romance about second chances, family, and learning to let someone in.