Lily Germaine was expecting a best man...and got a brooding cowboy. Ex-soldier Noah Laramie left part of himself on the battlefield, and coming home to Lazy L Ranch feels too much like a consolation prize. Seeing his brother step into marital bliss isn't helping, either. Until he meets stubborn, beautiful Lily, the maid of honor and the woman who makes him feel alive again. Lily has worked hard to build a home for herself and a place in the community. Love was never in her plans, but Noah's strength in the face of adversity has her falling fast. A career opportunity would provide Noah with a sense of worth again, but is Lily brave enough to face this new challenge with him?