REVIEW: Want You Back by Annabeth Albert (Second Chance Ranch #1)

- May 15, 2025

WANT YOU BACK

Second Chance Ranch - Book One

by Annabeth Albert

Release Date: May 15, 2025

Review

This is why I love Annabeth Albert. A perfect, small-town, second-chance, heartwarming story that she is so good at.

Colt and Maverick had great chemistry and banter, and I loved the way they fell back into each other’s orbit, but didn’t just pick up where they left off all those years ago, they got to know the men they are now, while supporting each other through life’s turbulence. And the young people in their lives are terrific, and it was great watching Maverick really step up for his niece.

Second Chance Ranch is going to prove to be an amazing place, and I’m excited to meet those who find themselves there and what they discover along the way.

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Synopsis

When Maverick Lovelorn left town, it almost broke me. I’m determined to not let his return do the same.

Then

In high school, Maverick and I were best friends. Inseparable. We shared everything from video games to camping adventures to a first kiss that shattered everything I knew about myself. Our first love was sweet and true and not nearly enough to keep Maverick on the ranch he hated.

Now

Twenty years later, Maverick’s back in town to sell the ranch he’s inherited. As the sheriff, I know losing the ranch will devastate the county. The area needs Maverick to stay. As a single dad with far more than my own heart on the line, I need him gone. Rekindling our friendship would be a Grand Canyon-sized mistake. But then we kiss, and every old feeling comes rushing back.

Now What?

My heart wants Maverick, but my brain knows he’ll leave again. How can I ask him to stay somewhere with so many painful memories? He might be healing day by day, but I struggle to trust in second chances. Is there a way for us to ride off into the sunset together?

Want You Back is book one in a new small-town Colorado cowboy romance series from beloved author Annabeth Albert with Yellowstone meets Schitt’s Creek vibes. It features the return of a ranch owner’s son and the sheriff who never forgot him. Mature main characters, high school friends with feelings to adult lovers, steamy reunion romance, hurt/comfort, found family, and big feels with a standalone HEA guaranteed!

About Annabeth Albert

Annabeth Albert is a multi-published Pacific Northwest romance writer of over thirty-five published works. Emotionally complex, sexy, and funny stories are her favorites both to read and to write. Fans of quirky, Oregon-set books as well as those who enjoy military heroes will want to check out her many series. Her critically acclaimed and fan-favorite LGBTQ romances include the Hotshots, Out of Uniform, Frozen Hearts, Perfect Harmony, and Gaymers series along with several stand-alone titles.

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