"Linda Lael Miller creates vibrant characters and stories I defy you to forget."&;Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

First love always burns brighter&;

Sheriff Eli Garrett is grateful for the good things in this life. Like his two best friends since childhood. A job that he loves. Enough land under the big skies of Montana to make a man feel free. And Brynne Bailey, finally back home in Painted Pony Creek to stay. Brynne was his high school sweetheart&;and the girl he&;d betrayed all those years ago. But now, with a new year right around the corner, it&;s time to make amends and see what the future might hold&;if she&;ll let him.

Brynne has one rule for herself: never date another cop. She made that mistake once before, and her heart still hasn&;t recovered from losing the kids she&;d started to think of as her own. So she&;s happy to put the past behind her and be Eli&;s friend. Anything else is out of the question&;until one electric kiss changes everything between them. But when a case blows wide open, putting Eli in danger, Brynne will confront her biggest fear. Some rules are meant to be broken and some hearts are worth the risk for a second chance with your first love.

Painted Pony Creek

Book 1: Country Strong
Book 2: Country Proud