A sweet small-town Best Friend’s Brother romance short story filled with heart and swoon.

Jamie Parker moved to Willow Creek three years ago, but that might as well have been yesterday in a town where families go back generations and gossip travels faster than rodeo dirt.

She’s always been on the outside looking in, saving every penny for a dream dress and a chance to belong, if only for one night, finally.

Then an emergency shatters everything she’s worked for, and suddenly prom isn’t even a question; it’s a punchline.

That is, until Austin Walker steps in.

Her best friend’s older brother. Local golden boy. The last person who should notice a girl like her.

But when small-town expectations collide with real connection, Jamie learns that fitting in isn’t everything—and sometimes the most unforgettable nights aren’t the ones you plan.

A heartfelt coming-of-age romance full of cowboy charm, slow-burn chemistry, and one magical night under the stars.

For fans of Laura Pavlov, Jodi Thomas, and readers who love a rugged boy with a soft side.