SHEPHERD'S SURRENDER: Book 2 of the Heather Valley series: Welcome Back to the Heather Valley series… Rediscover the romances and friendships of this small California town. Shepherd Michaels returned to the safe haven of Heather Valley, the town he grew up in, after his marriage ended. Not only had his marriage ended, but he was deceived by his ex-wife in such a profound way, he wasn't inclined to ever risk his heart again, but when his beloved dog, Sierra, was injured, he had to put his trust into the hands of the Heather Valley's newest veterinarian, Dr. Pilar Graham. Dr. Pilar Graham was new to town. After moving around her entire life, she wanted to settle down into a small town like Heather Valley and simply focus on building her veterinary practice, especially after the terrible betrayal of her last relationship. The last thing she expected to find at her door was a frantic man, holding a large, injured dog. The fact this man was incredibly good looking and sexy shouldn't have mattered to her, but she was keenly aware of this stranger from the moment she locked eyes with him. Caring for the injured dog forces Shepherd and Pilar to recognize a powerful attraction between them but can they admit it to each other and learn to trust their hearts again? This book is approximately 375 pages in length. Brenda Butler is the author of several contemporary romance novels, including the Shaw Brothers series: Better With Time (Book 1), Trust In Tme (Book 2), Time To Stay (Book 3) and the Heather Valley series: Kaitlyn's Promise (Book 1).