I spoke with Maggie Gates, author of raw, relatable romance books. We discussed her Griffith Brothers Cowboy Romance series, including Dust Storm, Down Pour and Fire Line, three swoony, high-heat love stories set on a Texas ranch where we meet a protective single dad, an ex–bull rider learning to live again, and a grumpy cowboy who hates change, plus the unforgettable women who match their grit. We talk found family, grief, anger, and the journey of surrender and healing. We touch on grumpy/sunshine chemistry, how sometimes the thing we never saw coming is exactly what we never knew we needed, and how Maggie turns real emotions into safe, cathartic small-town cowboy romances that increase our empathy and understanding. If you're a fan of books with resilience, redemption, and forever love, this is the epsiode for you.
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