Cowboy Elite: Lyle. Cowboy Elite, #1

Best friend's little sister. Former Marine cowboy. One small town-and one second chance. Former Marine and veterinarian Lyle Watkins came back to Bear Valley with scars he doesn't talk about and a six-year-old goddaughter who needs a home. He's not looking for love-until Heather Prescott, his best friend's younger sister, shows up with a rescued puppy and turns his world upside down. Heather swore she'd never return to Texas, but starting over in her hometown-with her search-and-rescue dog-training business, and the boy she once secretly loved-might be exactly what she needs.
When danger from Heather's past comes calling, Lyle will risk everything to protect her. But opening their hearts might be the hardest rescue mission of all. Heartbreaking, hopeful, and healing, Cowboy Elite: Lyle is a powerful, emotional small-town romance about finding family, facing fears, and finally coming home to where love was waiting all along. Welcome to Bear Valley. Stick around. This family has room for a few more. Cowboy Elite: Lyle is a small-town cowboy romance filled with friends-to-lovers chemistry, family ties, loyal dogs, and a second chance at forever.