Country Born, the third book in the Painted Pony Creek series by Linda Lael Miller, captures your heart from its onset, with its engaging…heart stopping - J. P. McCall…characters and unique storyline. Having the ideal balance of tension, suspense (will he, won’t he), mysterious/dangerous circumstances, and romance this story is sure to appeal to a wide range of readers. Woven throughout is subtle humor, razor sharp dialog, and an intelligence that Ms Miller is known to incorporate into all her stories. Hopefully this is not the last we’ll see of Painted Pony Creek, Montana.

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Rancher and military veteran J.P. McCall has always enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. But seeing his two best friends find love, happiness and family has him thinking about what is missing in his life. Being around his best friend's sister has him longing for more

Single mom Sara Worth has her hands full raising her children on her own after getting out of a disastrous marriage. Now she has become a best selling author, raising two teenagers -- one of whom will test her stamina on more than one occasion. She has spent all of her time dedicated to making sure her kids have everything they need. She has not had any time to just set aside time for herself. But one innocent request from J.P. along with an unforgettable kiss has her feeling and wanting more.

The past and unexpected surprises will test J.P. and Sara and will make them decide what is important..

Sara has always been part of J.P.’s life however he never saw her as more than his best friend’s sister until he did.

Sara is a single mother to her teenaged daughter and son and they as well as her career have been her whole world since her marriage ended years earlier. JP has always been her friend but lately he has begun to feel like so much more.

This is an enchanting story about love and family as Sara and JP overcome some turmoil so that they can have the future they both deserve.

This is another great book from Linda Lael Miller. It is one you won’t put down, you will have to finish it. The two main characters are Sara and J.P. They have known each other all their lives. Sara is a published author and J.P. Is a rancher. This story has ex husband showing back up, old hunting traps being put on people’s farm, died bodies being found, a three year toddler being seen by his father for the first time, and Sara and J.P. Falling in love.