Rosebud and the Devil of Bellweather: A Dark Romance

By V. P. Nightshade

Rose Merritt has spent years keeping Bellweather, Texas running.
As the mayor's indispensable assistant, she's the woman behind every festival, fundraiser, and town meeting. Reliable. Dependable. Invisible.
Until the Fourth of July changes everything.
When a coordinated wave of violence erupts across rural Texas, Bellweather finds itself under attack. As panic spreads and the town descends into chaos, Rose is caught in the middle of it.
And the only man capable of getting her out alive is Matlock Grist.
The Devil of Bellweather.
A rancher surrounded by rumors.
A former military intelligence operative.
A man feared by criminals, respected by law enforcement, and trusted by the people who know him best.
A man who has been quietly watching over Rose for years.
As Bellweather struggles to recover, Rose discovers the truth behind the legend. Beneath the reputation and hard edges is a fiercely protective man who would sacrifice everything for the people he loves.
Especially her.
But Matlock knows how to survive danger.
He knows how to protect.
He knows how to fight.
What he doesn't know is how to be loved.
Now, with the crisis behind them and their futures uncertain, Rose must decide whether the life she's always known is enough ... or whether home has been waiting for her all along.
Rosebud and the Devil of Bellweather is a dark contemporary romance featuring a dangerous protector hero, a capable heroine, emotional slow burn, small-town Texas charm, romantic suspense, found family, and a deeply satisfying happily-ever-after.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1960139363
• ISBN13: 9781960139368
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Sohmer Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"