Carrie Nichols 
HIS UNLIKELY_SMALL-TOWN SW8 EB 

Coming home isn’t what he expected…but much more than he hoped.When Nick Cabot rolls up to Libby Taylor’s door to return her escape-artist puppy, all Libby sees are the tattoos, motorbike, and attitude. But Libby’s daughter declares him her hero. Drawn to Libby, her daughter, and even their pesky pooch, the retired marine’s painful past prevents him from getting close. Libby senses the loving man beneath the tough facade, but is it enough to trust him with her heart?