Telling the truth could set him free He's hiding something'¦ Can a special K-9 encourage him to reveal all? When a family crisis leaves rancher Randy Watkins caring for a surprise baby nephew, he turns to longtime friend Hannah Carr for help. But Randy has a heart condition'a secret he's determined to hide'¦until Hannah's clever retired service dog threatens to expose it. As friendship turns to something more, can Randy trust Hannah with the truth? -- K-9 Companions Book 1: -- The Cowboy's Journey HomeBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner