Donāt miss Country Proud, the second book in Linda Lael Millerās Painted Pony Creek series about three best buddies whose strength, honor and independence exemplify the Montana land they love.
Thereās something missing from Eli Garrettās life. He loves being the sheriff of Painted Pony Creek, Montana, so itās not his job. Heās had the same two best friends since he was a kid and heās grateful for them, so itās not that, either. But ever since his buddy Cordās recent marriage, Eli has a nagging suspicion that he wants what Cord has. And thereās a beautiful woman who has caught his eyeāsomeone whoās returned to town that he canāt get off his mind. Brynne Bailey is spirited and compassionate, and being with her makes Eli feel alive again. But he suspects thereās more to her than she is letting on, and he is determined to get to the bottom of it.