A stubborn cowboy with something to prove–especially to the fiery wildlife officer with her impossible demands. In this sweet small town cowboy romance, opposites don't just attract-they collide.Dawson Rhinehart is the strong, silent backbone of his family's sprawling Texas operation in Three Rivers. Managing the books and administrative burdens of the ranch, he's determined to prove his worth to his father and brother. Meticulous and hardworking, Dawson is a cowboy with almost no experience with women, but plenty of patience for his horses, dogs, and the wild crows that bring him gifts.Caroline Thompson has been badgering the grumpy cowboy for months. She just wants him to complete the paperwork for a protected species of barred owls which may be nesting on his land. To her, Dawson is just another arrogant cowboy-and she's had her heart broken by enough of them, thank you very much.Dawson's not doing the paperwork until the owls officially move onto the Rhinehart Ranch. Their icy standoff begins to thaw at their small town pancake breakfast. When Dawson rescues Caroline from the pathetic pancakes and unexpectedly brings her to his secluded cabin on the Rhinehart Ranch, she glimpses the tender, healing heart hiding beneath his tough exterior.Then, his brother sends a picture confirming the endangered owls are nesting on the property, throwing Caroline and Dawson into a sweet, forced proximity romance…where he has to do her paperwork. As they work together, she begins to realize there's much more to Dawson than his constantly glaring.But Caroline is already stretched thin, leaning on her faith to support her sister and niece through a devastating divorce. She doesn't have the time or patience to examine her growing attraction to Dawson. As they spend more time together, Caroline must decide: will she let the pain of her past dictate her future, or can she open her heart to something that could be absolutely life changing?Deep in the Heart is a heartwarming, clean and wholesome cowboy romance that blends opposites attract, two grumpy characters, and wildlife conservation into a fun, small town romance! Move to Three Rivers in this captivating Christian western romance, perfect for readers who love a clean, grumpy sunshine cowboy romance and an enemies to lovers love story. ★ USA TODAY BESTSELLER, AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR, and TOP 10 KINDLE ALL STAR! ★Liz Isaacson writes inspirational cowboy romances. Her Three Rivers Ranch Romance series has multiple #1 bestsellers in over a dozen categories, as do many of her other books. She loves all things to do with contemporary cowboys, and will write romance in Texas, Montana, Vermont, Wyoming, and anywhere else she can find horses and mountains. Find out more at lizisaacson.com. Join her fandom by texting COWBOY to 801-618-2114 for exclusive sales and freebies.