"Physically and emothionally scarred, reclusive cowgirl Monroe Matheson prefers rescue dogs over handsome men. But when Nathan Garrison arrives in town, determined to fix up the guest ranch next door, he needs all the help he can get. Before long, Monroe knows there's more to this stranger than meets the eye. Can working with a man carrying tragic memories be the key to overcoming Monroe's wounds- both inside and out?"--,back cover