Sunrise Canyon (New Americana 1)

In the heart of Arizona s Sonora Desert, a little girl in need of her father, a woman in need of forgiveness, and a war hero in need of love come together to create a family. . . .

Before he left for Afghanistan, Jake O Reilly had everything a beautiful wife, a baby on the way, a wonderful life. Three years later, his wife is dead and he is so haunted by his memories of war that he can t bring himself to go home. But when his wife s grandfather tracks him down and persuades him to come work on his ranch, where Jake s daughter is living, he agrees even though he is reluctant to expose his little girl to the man he s become.

At Flying Cloud Ranch, his daughter doesn't recognize the brooding stranger he s become. But the beauty of the ranch and the immediate connection Jake feels with his wife s cousin Kira slowly begins to heal his wounds. Though he doesn't want any complications, he finds himself impossibly drawn to the tough woman who runs a horse therapy program for troubled teens. And as they each begin to imagine a new future, they discover that happily ever after is always within reach if only you are willing to open your heart . . .