Drenched by the Desert Ranger (Rugged Desires #6)

Nobody survives Death Valley alone. Stroud has made a life of pretending he can.

Yuji Takeda arrives at the height of summer to complete his grandfather’s survey of the desert’s vanishing springs. Instead, he pushes too far and ends up disoriented, miles from help. Ranger Dale Stroud finds him before the heat can make him a statistic.

Stroud knows every corner of the park and every reason to keep his distance.

Still, he accompanies Yuji into the backcountry, where their attraction becomes impossible to ignore.

By the time a dust storm traps them inside Stroud’s battered Bronco, one hungry kiss is enough to leave them half-dressed and past the point of stopping.

Yuji’s survey changes course when he uncovers coordinates his grandfather tried to erase.

Stroud knows the canyon they point toward, but reaching it means leaving the permitted sites behind and placing Yuji’s safety in his hands.

Whatever waits there could answer Yuji’s questions—and explain why his grandfather wanted it hidden.