Rangers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780692993262)

All Ranger Shane MacLeod wants for himself and his young daughter is a change of scenery and a chance to leave behind painful memories when he transfers from Yosemite National Park to the Smokies. Little does he suspect the complications to come when his life gets tangled up with a distracting young woman named Andie Carson--not to mention the fireworks when he adds old friend Ben Morgan to the picture. Hiring on the maverick with the ladykiller looks could cost Shane his career--if not his life. Just goes to show what can blow up in your face when you try to do a favor for an old friend.... Set against the deceptive serenity of the Great Smoky Mountains, RANGERS depicts the dramas that arise when nature, hordes of visitors--and the rangers sworn to protect both--clash in America's most heavily visited national park. This behind-the-scenes portrayal illustrates the excitement and humor, the danger and fulfillment experienced by the men and women of the National Park Service. It celebrates their service while addressing the trials of starting over, testing the bounds of friendship, and what defines true heroism....