Emma Cross’s seductive small-town romance “Hitched to the Cowboy” is the first in the River Valley Ranch trilogy. This gritty novel will leave you happy and content, full of small-town drama, southern charm, and seductive cowboys. The main characters of the story are Izzy, a single mother looking for a new beginning, and Trey who marries for convenience to keep the family ranch intact. The difficulties they encounter and their surprising bond make for a gripping and powerful story.