A Soldier for Keeps

Lexie Evans is not looking for a relationship with Pierce Granger.

And that’s just fine by the handsome soldier. Ever since he carried her off a snowy ski slope, they have shared their hopes and heartaches across thousands of miles. Neither one has time for romance, but they can both commit to friendship, right?

Between her graduate studies and his overseas missions as an Army Ranger, keeping things strictly platonic seems foolproof, doesn’t it? Then, after months as pen pals, Pierce visits Lexie’s family ranch in Wyoming.

Trading his rucksack for barn boots, he pitches in to bottle-feed fifty-two hungry calves and rides beside her along the creek. Her quiet summer was supposed to stay simple, until moments by the creek start testing her defenses. Face-to-face with her friend, Lexie realizes her feelings toward him have changed. She’s finally ready for love—but is Pierce ready to be hers for keeps?

Military Romance: Burdened by the combat loss of his brother on the battlefield, Pierce remains devoted to his Ranger unit while wrestling with the high emotional cost of service.Friends to Lovers: Still scarred by past betrayals and her father’s abandonment, Lexie guards her heart until Pierce’s unwavering loyalty and shared laughter disarm her.Small Town Setting: Between sweet tea on the back patio and the lively festivities of the Swinging Rope rodeo, the tight-knit Wyoming community offers Pierce a heartwarming taste of home.Also by This Author: Homespun Bride, Reunited for the Holidays and Mail-Order Holiday Brides.