She wished all she had to worry about was a phantom. Living people are far more dangerous.

When Isabella Harper returns to the small-town of Misty Hollow to inherit her grandmother's beloved bed and breakfast, Willow Ridge Inn, she hopes for a fresh start. But her dreams of a quiet life are shattered when she uncovers a chilling secret: her grandmother, Meredith, didn't die peacefully-she may have been murdered.

As whispers of foul play spread through the town, Isabel stumbles upon a decades-old conspiracy that her grandmother was investigating before her untimely death. At the heart of the mystery is a powerful real estate developer determined to turn Misty Hollow into a luxury resort, with Willow Ridge Inn standing in the way. But that's not all. Meredith had unearthed dark secrets about a long-forgotten murder involving the town's elite, including the mayor's family.

With danger closing in from all sides, Isabella teams up with Deacon Simpson, a rugged cowboy with his own reasons for helping her, after a suspicious accident nearly takes her life. Together, they unravel a web of corruption, greed, and betrayal that stretches back decades.

As Isabella races to expose the truth, she becomes a target. Someone will stop at nothing to keep Misty Hollow's secrets buried-and Isabella's time is running out.

In this pulse-pounding romantic suspense, Cowboy Pitfall blends mystery, small-town charm, and heart-pounding thrills, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the explosive final showdown.