two rival landscapers hook up in a shed at a halloween party for a prospective client, but they both aren't aware of the other's identity at the time thanks to time and a big bad wolf mask.

Cowboy and suddenly single dad to his nephew after the passing of the mother from cancer and his brother's incarceration, Travis is stunned to find out the vixen red riding hood who tasted so good is actually Maggie, the owner of Petal Pushers.

Forced to work together on a project they both can't afford to lose, the big bad wolf continues to text Maggie who is also having feelings for the glowed up Travis and his nephew.

This was a lot of fun, I especially liked the beginning, and that Travis isn't just some already alpha cowboy, but a former nerd with glasses who had major glow up (and still secret spectacles) and only discovers his "wolfish" side with Maggie during their play. HOT.

That said, the outing of one of Maggie's friends to serve part of the deception plotline felt, unnecessary and potentially triggering to some readers.

I did enjoy book 2 of this series as well!

Content Notes: drinking, mistaken identity, cancer mention (nephew's mother, off page and only mentioned). Incarcerated brother who threatens to regain custody from Travis