Yellowstone: The Littlest Dutton Hand
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When Lloyd Pierce's five-year-old granddaughter Harper is left on the steps of the Yellowstone, he finds himself facing a world he never thought he'd know-raising a child. Bruised, wary, and nearly silent, Harper carries the weight of neglect and fear. But on the ranch, among horses and cowboys, she begins to find her voice.
With Beth's sharp protection, Rip's quiet watch, and John's steady hand, Harper slowly carves out a place in a rough world. And Lloyd-an old cowboy who never thought he'd have a legacy-realizes that sometimes, family comes when you least expect it.
Grit, family, loyalty, and second chances-the Yellowstone way.
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