Country Proud

About the book

First love always burns brighter...

Sheriff Eli Garrett is thankful for the blessings in his life. His two lifelong best friends. A job that brings him joy. Plenty of land beneath the vast skies of Montana that give him a sense of freedom. And Brynne Bailey, finally returning home to Painted Pony Creek for good. Brynne was his high school sweetheart - the girl he had let down years ago. But with a new year approaching, Eli knows it's time to make amends and see what the future holds...if she'll give him a chance.

Brynne has a rule for herself: never get involved with another police officer. She learned that lesson the hard way, and her heart still bears the scars of losing the children she had grown to love as her own. So she's content to leave the past behind and remain friends with Eli. Anything more is off the table...until one electrifying kiss changes everything. However, when a dangerous case unfolds, putting Eli at risk, Brynne will have to confront her deepest fear. Some rules are meant to be broken, and some hearts are worth taking a chance on for a second shot at first love.