Echo Wells is moving to Indian Rock to start over after being left at the altar. So with her little pink Volkswagen she heads out to open a small town book and gift store. Along the way she meets up with a straggly mess of a dog who winds up becoming her travel companion. Not that Echo is in the habit of picking up strays but she felt an instant connection to this obviously lonely, lost dog. Echo is looking for a place to belong and hopes that Indian Rock will be just the place. Rance McKettrick, on the other hand, has been spending the last several years trying to lose himself in his work by traveling all over the world. Problem was he was leaving behind two adorable young daughters who missed him terribly. They were fortunate to have a caring and devoted grandmother who stepped in when their mother died. But it just wasn't the same. Echo and Rance were as different as can be but they were immediately attracted to one another. The air practically sizzled when they were in the same room. But Rance wasn't looking for another wife and Echo wasn't looking for another relationship where she winds up being left behind once again. And somehow life was creating situations that kept throwing them together so maybe fate was playing a part or was it the magic pouches that Echo sells. Could the pouches actually be playing a part and live up to the testimonials on their success? Is it time for Echo to let Rance earn her trust? And time for Rance to break from the past and set his sights on a future with Echo.

MCKETTRICK'S PRIDE is the second of the trilogy. Once again the McKettrick's close ranks and help each other heal and move on. Miller's characters jump off the page as they seamlessly continue the family saga. Rance and his girls will win the hearts of readers of this installment and have them eagerly waiting for the next story starring Keegan. And for Miller fans look for subtle references to her practice of incorporating the past with the present. Always a fun read and this book won't disappoint her fans.