Cowboy to Her Rescue — Pam Mantovani

Once betrayed, twice shy. . .When a young soldier home on leave rescued Sydney Bishop from attackers, he also stole her heart. But, when he returned to active duty without saying goodbye, she was shattered.Now years later, fate--and a little matchmaking--has brought them together again.As a way of overcoming his own wartime nightmares, Ryland built a ranching retreat in Montana. His goal? To give traumatized military families a place to heal. But the ranch desperately needs funding. Luckily, help comes through, in the form of Sydney's mother, who's kept tabs on her daughter's first love over the years. Her foundation is more than willing to give him the cash he needs, but there's a catch.And if Sydney finds out, she might never think of Ryland as her hero again. . .Author Bio: An author of passionate, emotional romances with heart, Pam loves crafting stories about independent women and men who discover the thrill and joy of falling in love. After years of moving as both an Army brat and corporate wife, Pam and her craftsman husband settled in Atlanta, close to family and friends. When not writing, Pam enjoys quilting, planting beautiful flowers, home improvement projects and spending time with her wonderful family.