Girls' weekends are supposed to be fun, a little bit crazy even. But Chantele Morgan's bet with her girlfriends over their weekend trip in Rodey, Kentucky-to seduce a cowboy-doesn't go as planned. And rather than getting crazy or getting to know Rye Gallaher a little better, Chantele goes home alone feeling guilty for what she expected of Rye. Rye Gallaher is a Rodey, Kentucky local, who frequents the Iron Stag. He drops in after work for a beer, maybe a burger-but never a hookup. Rye's had it with flings and meaningless affairs, so even though he finds Chantele attractive, he's not interested in sharing anything other than conversation with her.

Back at home, into her work routine, Chantele sends Rye an honest apology, expecting nothing in return. Instead, Rye answers her, and they become quick friends. When Rye invites Chantele back to Rodey for a weekend, will things heat up between them, or are they destined to stay just friends?

A novella tie-in to the Lockland Distilling: Keys to Love trilogy and Kissing Springs Bourbon Fever Collection.