Well, at least there’s eye-candy. There was no denying that the ranch’s owner, Caleb Stone, was sexy as hell. My jaw had nearly dropped when I saw him standing behind me in the lobby.

Standing over six feet, Caleb was tall and overpowering, with eyes so dark, a girl could easily get lost in them. He had broad shoulders and an athletic build that proved he must have worked out on a regular basis. As for his face—it looked like it had literally been carved and molded into perfection. He was a living Adonis, with a cowboy flare.

I gripped the keys he had just tossed and took a second to explore my new cabin.

It was bigger than the last one. I approached the window and pulled back the curtains, seeing that I had a beautiful view of the ranch’s landscape. Rolling hills and green grass stretched on for miles, and horses grazed in the distance. It may not have been the panoramic ocean view I was used to, but it had its own scenic charm.

I turned around to take in the rest of the cabin. There was a king-sized bed, a flat-screened television, a clean plush rug at the bedside, and a small fireplace. There was something cozy and quaint about the rustic cabin. Not exactly a resort, but I could survive and take a hot shower.

I pivoted toward Caleb, placing my hands on my hips. “Thank you for moving me over here.”

He grinned, making my heart patter and my pulse race. Why was he such a delicious specimen of cowboy? We obviously had gotten off on the wrong foot. I was willing to bet, it wasn’t something I could fix. I was a royal bitch when I showed up at the front desk.

“I take it you’re satisfied now?” His eyes were dark.

“I said it’s fine.” Did he just say satisfy? The word rolling off his lips made my core quiver.

Caleb shook his head. “If you need anything, head back up to the lodge. I’ve got work to do.”

“So there’s really no spa here? You’re not kidding with me?” I asked.

“Who told you there was supposed to be a spa?”

I frowned. “That’s what I do. I’m a resort and spa reviewer. It doesn’t make sense that my boss would send me to a place like this.”

“A place like this?” A deep line creased in between his eyebrows.

Shit. “I didn’t mean it like that. I just meant—”

He held up his hand. “I got it. Not your scene.” He walked toward the door. “Sorry the Double Canyons doesn’t have what you’re looking for Miss Parks.”

“Wait.” I stopped him before he walked out. I held up my phone, showing him the screen. “What about this? I don’t have any bars.” I swallowed.

Caleb smirked. “Don’t worry. You’ll survive without cell service. Most everyone else does.”

“No cell service? No Wi-Fi?” I had to keep myself from panicking.

“That’s right. But you can use the land line.” He nodded toward a phone plugged into the wall.

“You are completely off the grid out here. Really? No ties to civilization?”

He chuckled. “Something like that.”

How could he laugh about something like this? He was irritatingly handsome and smug.

I sighed. “I just can’t believe I’m going to be stuck here, in the middle of nowhere with no cell phone reception and no internet.”

Caleb folded his arms. “No one said you have to stay.”

I blinked. “You’re kidding, right? I’m here on assignment.”

“I’m not the kind of man who jokes often.”

“I-I can’t leave until I have my article,” I argued.

“Then welcome to Double Canyons.” He backed up toward the door. “Enjoy your stay.” He tipped an imaginary hat.

The door closed and he was gone.

I stared in disbelief. What in holy hell just happened?