Tame the Heart

Runaway Ranch, Book 1

By: Ava Hunter

Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Teddy Hamilton

Keeping my heart guarded all my life has never been an issue. Until he saves me in a bar fight.

Charlie Montgomery is one grumpy rancher. Calloused hands, stubborn heart, the definition of a true cowboy. He dislikes me from the second we meet. Warns me away from his tiny town of Resurrection, Montana. Well, what he doesn't know is I'm armed with a bucket list and a secret. There's no way I'm leaving. I'll just keep my distance.

Only in a small town that distance doesn’t last for long. Because I owe him a favor: Work for him for three months and help him save his home. Runaway Ranch.

But our close confines mean I see what's under all that strong. I see the real Charlie Montgomery. The man behind the rugged rancher who yells. Beneath his dark beard hides a rare smile. Beneath his mile-wide chest beats a tender heart. One that slowly starts to beat for me.

And instead of running back onto that open road, I run towards Charlie instead.

But a hidden danger is lurking. Someone who doesn't want Charlie to save his ranch. Someone who is out to get us both. And I could lose more than my heart this summer—I could lose my life . . .

Contains mature themes.

©2023 Ava Hunter (P)2025 Tantor Media

Chefs Kiss*

I devoured this audio in less than 24 hours. Loved Charlie and Ruby and the narration was amazing! My only dilemma is I want the next 2 audiobooks now 💕 Well worth the audible credit and highly recommend!

My one & only cowboy 5 star read

This is my first book from this author and damn, i cried, laughed and screamed. The cutest love story ever 🥹 i just wish it was a duet narration

Fun listen!

Had so much fun listening to this book. Found family, grumpy Mmc sunshine FMC. Hit a ton of tropes nicely.

I love this story!

I love this story so much! I read it through KU but I’m telling you it’s even better on audio. The actors are awesome and make the story come alive

Fantastic Narration

This story was so much fun! The narrators were fantastic! This story has so many elements. It’s funny, fun and cheeky. It is hot and spicy, had suspense and all the gooey feels! Charlie and Ruby just had that connection from the first look. They may have not seen it, but the reader sure will! He’s the broken rough and tumble cowboy and she’s the sun and warmth with sass! I loved their chemistry and the plot + his brothers kept me completely invested!

Read:🎧Audible
MMC: Charlie Montgomery
FMC: Ruby Bloom
Spice: 2.5🌶️
Tropes: Small Town, Cowboy, Close Proximity, Grumpy+Sunshine, Age Gap, Romantic Suspense, Dirty