{"product_id":"need-you-close-annabeth-albert-9798249969011","title":"Need You Close","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFriends don't let friends fall for each other.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwo of my closest friends have recently paired off with partners of their own, and I need a new friend in the worst way. I'm busy carrying on my father's large-animal veterinary practice and our family legacy, but the loneliness is getting to me. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarson Jennings might be my friend's younger brother, but we hit it off immediately upon his return to Lovelorn, Colorado. Our mutual army background gives me a great deal of empathy for Carson's recent injuries in the line of duty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs our friendship grows through visits to a veterans' support group to truck shopping to dealing with a sick rescue horse, our time together fills long-ignored holes in my life. The problem? My love life is one of those empty spaces. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMy attraction to Carson is undeniable, especially once I discover that Carson shares my interest. One kiss tumbles into a passion neither of us has known before. I'm scared and worried because I don't want to ruin this wonderful thing we're building. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHowever, Carson is far braver than me. He won't wait forever for me to leap from friends to the sort of love that lasts a lifetime. Can I heal my wounded heart before it's too late? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNeed You Close\u003ci\u003e is book three in beloved author Annabeth Albert's small-town Colorado cowboy romance series with \u003c\/i\u003eYellowstone \u003ci\u003emeets \u003c\/i\u003eSchitt's Creek\u003ci\u003e vibes. This return to the ranch features a large animal veterinarian and a wounded army sergeant turned ranch hand. A double dose of hurt\/comfort, slow burn to sizzling chemistry, friends to forever, sensual exploration, disability rep, mature main characters, found family, and deep emotional growth in a low-angst package with a standalone HEA guaranteed.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Annabeth Albert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798249969011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.61d","brand":"Annabeth Albert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450616262911,"sku":"9798249969011","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e525b766-bcd7-4ed4-8cb0-7e2a09eb9e98.jpg?v=1777268379","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/need-you-close-annabeth-albert-9798249969011","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}