Emmy Eugene’s touching story “Kissing Her Cowboy Boss” takes place on a Texas longhorn ranch. The main characters of the tale are Todd Stewart, Laura Woodcross’s new boss, and Laura Woodcross, a veterinarian with a murky history. After her fiancé’s tragic death, Laura has been feeling lost and alone. At the ranch, she finds solace and a sense of belonging.
Laura is hired by Todd because she is willing to live on-site and work full-time, and he is enthralled with her charm and tenacity. Todd has to handle his raucous family dynamics, while Laura must face her history as their work relationship turns into a personal one. The novel investigates whether Laura can get past the obstacles she put in her way to fall in love with her cowboy employer.