Dylan Hunter has always loved the girl next door. Part of loving her meant making sure she left their small town to study to become a veterinarian. He just never expected it to take this long for her to come home. His hands are full raising his younger brother and bringing his ranch through the drought, but one look at Kayla and his feelings are back full force.

Kayla Anderson's not prepared to see the guy who broke her heart in high school again, but she can't get out of returning home to be maid of honor at her cousin's wedding. She's determined to have fun and celebrate the special day, despite the fact Dylan is her family's closest neighbor and the best man, and get the heck out of Dodge.

But Dylan already lost the woman he loved once. This time, he's determined to win her back....