There s something missing from Eli Garrett s life  He loves being the sheriff of Painted Pony Creek, Montana so it s not his job.  He s had the same two best friends since they were kids and he s grateful for them so it s not that.  But ever since his buddy, Cord found love and got married recently, Eli has a sneaking suspicion that he wants what Cord has.  And there s a beautiful woman that has caught his eye--someone who s returned to town fairly recently that he can t get off his mind.  Brynne Bailey is spirited and compassionate, and bantering with her makes Eli feel alive again.  But he suspects there s a secret from her past that she s keeping from him...