Damien and his brothers named their band after the ranch he grew up on – Sweet Hollow Ranch. This snippet is from the part in LUSH when he returns home after he’s been on a summer tour…

Delicious: LUSH by LAUREN DANE
Copyright 2013 Lauren Dane
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Releasing April 2!

When he pulled over the last rise and saw the land he let go of his last bit of stress. This was his. He’d run over these hills, chasing things, running from a pissed-off older brother. Later they’d ridden horses and ATVs. There’d be activity at first light in the morning. The pears were close to harvest.

His window was down and the scent of freshly cut grass and alfalfa hung in the air. The lights were on in the main house, he noted as he passed. He’d stop at his place first and wander up to see his parents once he’d cleaned up.

The porch light was on at his house. He smiled. Probably Ezra, who lived closest. Damien’s house would be on the way back to Ezra’s and he’d have stopped to turn it on because Damien was returning. There was something to be said about your family leaving the porch light on so you could find your way home.