Two Best Friends. One Unexpected Detour. A Weekend That Changes Everything.

When lifelong friends Katy and Anna set out on a Fourth of July road trip to the Colorado Rockies, they’re ready for a weekend of relaxation and escape from their complicated pasts. Katy, bold but wounded, is determined to leave heartbreak and doubt in the rearview mirror, while Anna, recovering from a broken engagement, hopes to find her footing again.

But a sign along the way—"Cowboy Yard Sale"—changes everything. What begins as a lighthearted pit stop to satisfy their curiosity turns into a whirlwind adventure filled with rugged cowboys, carnival rides, gold panning, and more than a few sparks of romance.

As Katy crosses paths with the enigmatic Corky, and Anna with the charming Jess, they both face unexpected challenges to their emotional walls. Misunderstandings, trust issues, and their own self-doubt threaten to derail the possibility of something real. With the holiday weekend coming to an end, each woman must make a decision. Will they return home to their old lives, or risk it all for a new kind of happiness?

Cowboy Yard Sale - Striking Gold is the first book in Opal Nicks’ sweeping romantic trilogy, blending heartfelt drama, small-town charm, and sizzling chemistry. Sometimes, the treasures you find are the ones you least expect.

If you love reading steamy instalove tales with protective alpha men and small-town romance, then you’ll love the Cowboys of Cady Springs series. A no cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA guaranteed selection can be read as a stand-alone in the Cowboy Yard Sale trilogy.