Dear Reader,

      The Circle P Ranch is home to a thousand head of cattle whose bloodlines trace back to the days of the conquistadores. It’s a land where tall green grass stretches unbroken to the horizon. A place where brilliant pinks, purples and golds color the clouds at sunrise and sunset. I’m thrilled for the chance to take you back to the Circle P in His Favorite Cowgirl, my second book in the Glades County Cowboys series.

      I’m glad, too, for the opportunity to share Hank and Kelly’s story with you. For a dozen years, these high school sweethearts have done their best to forget the one they left behind. They’ve even convinced themselves that they’ve moved on, that they no longer want or need each other. But His Favorite Cowgirl is all about second chances. After a dozen years away, Kelly comes home, hoping to heal the rift with her grandfather. Meanwhile, Hank sees his daughter Noelle’s visit to the Circle P as his final chance to prove he’s a good dad. When circumstances force Hank and Kelly to work together, they give love a second chance.

      I hope you enjoy reading His Favorite Cowgirl as much as I enjoyed writing Hank and Kelly’s story. Many, many thanks to my cousin Paula Crews, whose love for her South Florida ranch inspired these stories about the Glades County Cowboys. Thanks, too, for the support of my Writers Camp pals—Roxanne St. Claire, Kristen Painter and Lara Santiago.

      Leigh