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Rancher: Exiled Guardians MC 3
An Alpha Man, Curvy Woman MC Lite Romance

Rancher
Injured, I can’t run my ranch and I can’t ride my bike.
The two things I love.
And just when I’m at my lowest, I’m sent Zoey. She’s sassy, bossy, and pushes me to my limits.
She’s everything I need.

Zoey
It’s my job. To help people heal.
But when I’m assigned Rancher, I find out that I’m in way over my head.
I want to help mend his body… he wants to mend my heart.

Dear Reader,
I love to read MC romances. I’ve just always enjoyed reading about the tightness of the MC brothers and the way they love their women. I love it so much that I have always wanted to write one. However, being a short story romance author, it seemed impossible to build an in-depth storyline like most MC romance series, but I wanted to give it a try. Therefore, I present to you my version of an MC romance. I’m borrowing the term MC Lite from Frankie Love. It is heavy on the motorcycle club sense of family, it has lots of alpha men and the curvy women that love them. However, it is a little lite on the drama and most violence is handled off-page. I sincerely hope you like it.
XX,
Hope

This is a Steamy, Sweet, Short Story Romance. No Cliffhangers. This is the third story in the Exiled Guardians MC Series. If you love short romances with insta love, hot love scenes, and a sweet story, then this one is for you.

43 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 23, 2019

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Hope Ford

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Bestselling short romance author Hope Ford writes short, steamy, sweet romances.  She loves writing about ALPHA MEN that fall in love with CURVY WOMEN.  She has over 70 books and they are all available on Amazon.


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Profile Image for Jenny.
3,157 reviews554 followers
March 9, 2021
Zoey has been asked to help Rancher out with his physiotherapy. When they meet sparks fly but she knows she shouldn't get involved with her patient. Hot and steamy. No virgins, no cheating, nice epilogue!
Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
3,645 reviews2,363 followers
December 23, 2019
Rancher was injured in that bar fight now he has a bum leg and already cranky since he can't ride, work on his farm do normalish things, so the guys get him a therapist Nova already love or lust at first site. But Rancher pulls away few times do to pride, but that doesn't stop Nova from poking the bear.

Prettyy short and relationships drama (his pride about his limp) beside that it was quick pace.. we are getting smokey story next....

Also to the author the blurb says Zoey but the girl is named Nova? Might wanna change that.

No ow/om drama, no cheating, tiny drama, sexy times, secondary charas, No virgins and No manwhore



Recommend- maybe
Cover-⭐⭐

Slowish-insta
Older/younger couple
Masturbation
Slight push/pull from both
Safe
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
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Profile Image for Emily.
5,811 reviews543 followers
April 3, 2020
Rancher is pissed at the world right now and feels like everything he holds near and deer to his heart is gone. Having been stabbed in the leg riding his hog and his horses is out, walking with crutches is in and he doesn't want to do physical therapy. When his club hires Zoey to help with his rehab, he is smitten and can't help but want more but will she find him worthy?

This was fun, I liked Rancher he is a huge grump but it works for his character. Zoey was like a breath of fresh air to surly Rancher. Entertaining quickie.
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645 reviews69 followers
July 22, 2020

Yes, I know this might be technically considered cheating, but I've read the series earlier this year and even though I'm only now catching up on my reviews - yes, shame on me, you're completely right - I didn't want to overlook it, therefore I decided to write at least a couple of lines.

So, if you see me using the same words to describe the majority of the books, you know the reason.

I loved all of these books and what I wrote at the time, for "Sniper" (book 1), applies to the entire collection: they books are short, sweet, sexy and steamy - "the perfect choice to add a little bit of steamy goodness and badassery to your day."

My favorites are "Rider" and this one.

There's no cliffhangers and all of they can be read as standalones, but they're a little bit like chips: there's no way you can stop at one.
Profile Image for Chalice.
3,577 reviews108 followers
February 25, 2022
The couple: Rancher and Zoey

Romance genre: MC-lite
Series: Exiled Guardians MC
Length: 45 pages

Plot: Rancher was injured in the bar fight from the previous book (Brick) and he needs some physiotherapy. The guys arrange for someone to come out to his ranch - Zoey. Rancher's a hard case but for Zoey, he'll do anything.

Commentary: Typical male patient - doesn't want to look weak. People sometimes complain about physical therapy, but I had it several years ago when I broke my wrist, and I have to say that those days were the best part of my week. Someone made me exercise (I mean, just my arms/hands/wrist, but still) and then spoiled me by icing it all down and telling me what a good job I was doing. My idea of heaven! This has nothing to do with the book though. Anyways, this was a sort of forced proximity (she could have left anytime but had a job to do and was a professional) and ultimately, they were perfect for each other, which led to a sweet HEA.

Previous book in the series: Brick
Next book in the series: Smoky
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1,632 reviews
August 21, 2022
Wonderful!! This was a nice quick, short read. I absolutely love it.

Rancher meet Zoey when he gets hurt. Zoey is a physical therapist and is going to work with Rancher after he was stabbed in a bar fight. Rancher protest but she assures the guys she can handle him. Rancher protest and tells her he doesn’t need her help. Zoey tells him she can have him walking in six to eight weeks without a limp. Rancher early wakes the next day and watches the guys around his ranch. After a rough start to their morning, they get started. As Zoey works on his leg she notices a bulge in his shorts, she is shocked when she see it. Rancher tells her it’s her with her hands on him, he tried to stop but nothing worked. After the session Rancher returns to his room and before the door is closed his boxers are down around his ankles. Afterwards Rancher walks out to the barn and keeps himself busy of the rest of the day. Zoey goes to find him and tell him dinner is waiting for him, he tells her he’s not hungry. Zoey tells him she’ll order another therapist for him and be gone in the morning. He tells her he doesn’t want her to leave, but doesn’t want her to be uncomfortable. As they eat he tells her he wants her but she tells him she can’t he’s her patient, she could lose her job. Zoey stays awake most of the night trying to come up with a solution, she feels the same as Rancher. She tells him the next morning she’s going to stay she took two weeks time off, so they can get to know each other and she hired someone else to work with him. He tells her to go to his bedroom and that’s where she’ll be staying. The next day Rancher sleeps in really late, he’s new therapist will be here soon. Zoey hires a man to become his new therapist, and she gets a shower while they work. Two weeks later, she asks him if he’ll take her out, she notices he doesn’t go out much not even to the grocery store. They go to the clubhouse where she dances with Avery and Madison. When Rancher notices someone approached her he cuts them off, she asks him to dance with her so he does. Someone runs through and knocks them both down and Zoey has a big knot on her head but she is more worried about him and he is more worried about her. When they get back to the ranch he tells her he can’t protect her, and she should leave in the morning. She sits on the couch and tries to figure out what went wrong. She goes to his bedroom, undresses and climbs in to bed. He asks her what she is doing and she tells him she’s not leaving him, she loves him. Rancher tells her he loves her too but she deserves a better man, but she tells him there’s no better man for her. Three years later they are headed out of town, the days after he woke from telling her he loved her he work hard. Twelve weeks after meeting each other they were married, one year later they had their son, MJ, Michael Junior, who’s almost one. They head out of town for a little alone time together.
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Profile Image for Melly Gem.
308 reviews8 followers
June 30, 2023
Meh again.
Tricked me in the beginning, talking about zoey being there for 6 weeks, and she wouldn't do anything to jeopardise her work, but... NOPE 1 DAY 1 FREAKIN DAY, and she gives in to the asshole just because he got aroused while she was helping him with physical therapy.. COME THE F ON.
this could have been perfect angst for 6 weeks, then once all cleared he could, oh, i dont know, date her. Or 6 weeks of him flirty and trying to charm her.
And what was with the line "zoey that's a unique name" ahhh no, it's not its pretty common actually.
And we are back to self-centred men naming their kid after themselves. Why does every couple have boys? Does the author literally hate girls that these men can't have baby girls.
Anyway, literally nothing happened in this story. Zero drama, angst, tension, jealousy, charm, literally nothing.
Just another insta lust that they believe is love.
Unprotected sex on the first night, but dont worry, they are clean.. *cough bullshit cough* we just read 2 other books hinting that rancher is a man whore.. no way he is clean.
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1,219 reviews99 followers
December 25, 2019
What happens when a tough, rough and gruff MC road captain lands himself a injury that keeps him off Hog and Horse?? He turns into a major grump a** that's what.

Rancher has given up, he's gonna have to quit them MC and give up his ranch thanks to his bum leg. Luckily for him his brothers have his back..the get him a Physical Therapist.

Being the total guy that he is Rancher doesn't want a woman to see him weak so he makes Nova's job difficult...but there is definitely chemistry between them as well.

I loved that Nova was so strong and held her own against Rancher, every good MC guy needs a strong woman no pushover!

I also really enjoyed that Hope used Rancher to show the internal struggle a hard as nails man has admitting he needs help and allowing a woman to help / see his weakness. Leaning on your partner doesn't make you weak it actually shows your strength as a team IMO
Profile Image for Lauren.
6,131 reviews57 followers
January 22, 2020
Rancher is book three in the ‘’exiled guardians’’ series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. When Rancher is injured, he can’t ride his bike or tend to his ranch. Zoey’s job is healing people. As a physiotherapist, she isn’t allowed to be involved with her patients. When she develops feelings for Rancher, will she risk everything for him?
The chemistry between Rancher and Zoey is clear to see and I loved them as a couple. They’re perfect for one another.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I cannot wait for more books from this series.
1,585 reviews5 followers
March 2, 2021
Zoey has been asked to help Rancher out with his physiotherapy. By looking at his file she knows she can help him, she just didnt expect to feel attracted to him at first sight.
Rancher is trying his hardest to keep his hands off Zoey, but its so hard he cant stop thinking for her. He knows she is there to help him, but he doesnt know how long he can fight this strong attraction to her.
Zoey makes the decision that she cant be his physicist when she want him so bad, she doesnt want to loose her job. So instead she has someone else to help him while she takes 2 weeks off of work but stays with Rancher.
Profile Image for Jess Schira.
Author 13 books39 followers
January 27, 2020
Usually I like Hope Ford's short romances, but for me, Rancher was a huge fail. The insta-love felt forced, the severity of Rancher's injury felt like it was blown way out of proportion, and in this case Ford stepped over the line from sexy alpha male and into the "red alert potentially dangerous relationship" male. The end result was a story that made my stomach churn more with each scene.

Rancher didn't turn me off Hope Ford books, but it has convinced me to stay away from the other books in this series.
Profile Image for Elizabeth.
2,283 reviews25 followers
March 8, 2022
Zoey and Michael

Michael, AKA Rancher was still reeling from the knife wound in his leg. He and his club brothers were jumped by a rival club and he got the worse of it. In clutches, he can barely walk and he feels defeated. His brother takes things into their own hands and brings out a physical therapist that promises him he will be walking without a limp in a matter of weeks. The fact that she is beautiful makes his heart drum in his chest every time he looks at her has nothing to do with his quiescent. Highly recommended
Profile Image for Jenny.
1,124 reviews14 followers
December 23, 2019
Rancher

Rancher is book 3 in the Exiled Guardians MC series. Rancher was injured in a bar fight and is refusing to have the pt he needs to heal. Nova was brought in to help. Sparks fly between these two immediately! This story is 100% safe from any kind of abuse, cheating, ow/om drama and has a very Happily Ever After.
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1,946 reviews3 followers
December 25, 2019
Fast paced insta-love

Rancher is still recovering from a knife wound to his leg. His brothers hire a live in physical therapist. Nova is the perfect curvy girl for him and the sparks fly. I only gave it a 4 star because some of the conversations sounded like two middle schoolers talking.
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1,361 reviews1 follower
January 14, 2020
Exercise

He needed help to get his leg back in shape after being jumped a few weeks earlier with 3 other brothers. The guys brings a therapists to his place. They talk and she makes some calls and another therapist shows up and she had 2 week vacation. Now they're able to get to know one another
2,555 reviews14 followers
October 25, 2020
Good book

Another good book. Enjoyed reading Rancher and Zoey's story. Coming back from any injury is rough but they made it. I personally loved this subject matter because if it wasn't for good physical therapist, I wouldn't be up and about. Thanks for this story. Written by Cindy :)
Profile Image for Jackie.
1,605 reviews7 followers
August 11, 2022
loved!!!

Poor rancher! I totally get the hurt pride thing. No one likes to have to depend on others especially when you are so independent. He is the epitome of alpha and all man but has been hurt and his pride took a hit as well. Loved Zoey and their instant connection. Hilarious moments. Steamy moments. You get it all. Can’t wait for Smokey.
Profile Image for Lynne Garlick.
2,400 reviews27 followers
August 20, 2022
Rancher gets more than he bargains for after his accident. His injuries need to heal but he is hiding himself away, so the brothers take things into their own hands and get him help.
The chemistry between Rancher and Zoey is obvious from the get-go!! But he is stubborn and she is trying to be professional!
A great read!!
3,825 reviews6 followers
December 24, 2019
New Hope

Rancher is frustrated and depressed after his injury but his brother bring him just what he needs in therapist, Nova. It's Insta-love/lust for them both in this sexy OTT tale.
322 reviews3 followers
December 28, 2019
Fantastic read

This is a quick short streamy hot read that I absolutely loved!!! It has a gripping storyline storyline that had me hooked until the very end. Amazing streamy hot read that I would absolutely recommend.
Profile Image for Debra  Williams.
2,458 reviews5 followers
March 6, 2020
Another Great Read

This is an other great read from Hope Ford. She knows how to get to the point in her story. This one is Rancher and Zoey and how an accident brings them together. This is another quick read. Can’t wait to see what is in store next
100 reviews2 followers
March 20, 2020
Another great story

Rancher is having a tough time recovering from his injuries until Nova comes to work with him on his rehabilitation. Soon she realizes he is the perfect man for her and hires another therapist to work with him so she can get to know him better. A sweet story.
1,397 reviews5 followers
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August 30, 2020
Rancher (Exiled Guardians MC Book 3)

I loved Rancher and Nova in the Exiled Guardians they make the most perfect couple .I really enjoy Hope Ford's writing she is one of my favorite Authors. I recommend 18 and up .
108 reviews
September 7, 2020
So much more going on here than romance

I love Rancher's story because it's about more than love and sexy times, even though there is that. Ultimately, it's about a man wrestling with his own pride and what makes him a man. Loved it!
457 reviews7 followers
September 13, 2020
Great Quick Read.

Great book. Insta romance. Internal struggles between characters if they should be together, she's worried about her job,he's worried about his injury and having a limp. Rancher is very prideful, and his pride is injured.
Profile Image for Jamie West.
1,419 reviews5 followers
July 24, 2021
Rancher and Zoey

Injured during a bar fight, Rancher is forced to have physical therapy despite him feeling sorry for himself. Zoey is the physical therapist who changes his mind. She’s exactly what he needs and more as they find forever together! Hot stuff!
186 reviews
September 20, 2021
Like the series

Like like the MC stories. This one was rushed. Yes they are short , but this one had a 1-2-3 approach to it that sounded forced. Hopefully it won't be for the rest of them.
Profile Image for Mariana.
1,102 reviews69 followers
September 28, 2022
Otra vez 1.5.
Me gusta que las heroínas están siendo distintas. En este caso, Nova es quien ayuda a Rancher, el personaje masculino, a superar una situación que lo dejó necesitando una fisioterapeuta.
Me gustó que la autora retratara a Rancher con su debilidad.
90 reviews
December 23, 2019
Cowboy sweet

I love the MC theme in this series but it was nice to see it more as a background in Rancher's story.
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