Fight for Me (The Cypress Valley Sweethearts)

Lexie Preston struggles with self-worth, shaped by her father's criticism. She is in a relationship with Colton Derricks, a handsome and wealthy man, though she increasingly feels trapped rather than chosen. Jake Tanner, a country boy, has long believed he would recognize the right woman when he met her. He becomes convinced that Lexie is that person, despite years of their paths barely crossing. When both become interns at the same office, Jake sees his opportunity. Following advice from his grandmother Ruby, he begins showing up for Lexie in ways her current boyfriend does not. Jake must help Lexie understand what genuine love looks like before she commits to a life she may regret. The story includes small-town romance, a love triangle, protective dynamics, and found family elements. Content warnings include toxic relationships (parental and domestic), brief physical violence toward a woman, and verbal abuse.