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      Dear Reader,

      Welcome—or welcome back—to Bliss County in the great state of Wyoming, and to the town of Mustang Creek. This time you’ll be meeting the Carson brothers, their various family members—and the women who enter their lives.

      The Carsons are a long-established ranching family in the county. Slater, whom you’ll get to know in this story, grew up ranching; now he’s a documentary filmmaker, specializing in the history of the Old West. Drake keeps the ranch running (his story will appear in Always a Cowboy) and Mace, the youngest brother, is in charge of the vineyard and winery, their mother’s pride and joy. (Mace’s story is the third in this series, Forever a Hero.)

      Each of these men is about to encounter a woman who challenges him in one way or another. A woman who’s going to fall in love with him…and, of course, vice versa!

      I think you’ll like and admire Grace Emery as much as I do—and as much as Slater does. Grace is a former Seattle cop, now manager of the year-round resort near Mustang Creek. She’s also her teenage stepson’s guardian, not the easiest situation to be dealing with. Grace is a woman who understands responsibility and isn’t afraid of it.

      One thing she and I both have in common with Slater is an interest in American history, especially the history of the West. Another thing (and I’m sure this is a belief you share, too, dear reader!) is a strong sense of the importance of family. And—no surprise—I share the Carsons’ love of animals. I’ve also grown very fond of the cat Grace and her stepson adopt. And…I have a new cat of my own. Button is twenty years old, believe it or not, but looks (and acts) younger.

      I hope you’ll enjoy this first installment of the Carsons’ saga. I’d love it if you joined me on my website, www.lindalaelmiller.com, to tell me what you think of the Carsons, to share your own experiences, to learn about contests, upcoming releases and more.

      Much love,