A matchmaking service dog proves her worth as man’s-and woman’s-best friend in this heartwarming romance from the New York Times-bestselling author.Conard County’s returning war hero is a world away from the popular high school athlete Ashley Granger remembers. Zane Mc Laren doesn’t want any fanfare-he doesn’t want any human contact at all. But it seems Zane’s affectionate golden Lab has other ideas about the decorated soldier and the teacher next door . . . Wounded in battle, Zane wants only to be left alone. He doesn’t need anyone’s pity, especially his outgoing, dog-loving neighbor’s. Because it isn’t just Ashley’s legendary apple pie that’s tempting Zane to quit hiding from life. Suddenly the Purple Heart recipient is having a hard time keeping his own heart under wraps. Has he found the woman who can help him heal the past and build a loving future together?Praise for the novels of Rachel Lee"A page-turner full of mystery and suspense, keeping the reader engaged every step of the way." -Fresh Fiction"While the relationship-building excels, it is the heroine’s strength in the face of such personal adversities that is the real scene-stealer." -RT Book Reviews"[Rachel Lee]’s deft use of dialogue to make her stories convincing works as well with conspiracy theories as with contemporary romances." -Publishers Weekly