She Won't Ask Him to Stay Here it is! The conclusion to Marilee Dupont's trilogy. Marilee Dupont runs her family ranch, teaches agriculture at the university, and is the stalwart anchor for any number of friends, neighbors and organizations. She's the one everyone turns to — and she'll be there. But this fall she's needed them. Needed them when an impetuous engagement fell through. Needed them when a wildfire threatened the ranch. And she's learned that she's not as alone as she thought. Now, though, she's facing the challenge she's dreaded. The man she loves will be returning to Boise sooner than anyone thought. If that is what's right for him, is she strong enough to let him go? Book 9 in the series, Small Town Secrets, about four women who know they can rely on each other, no matter what life throws at them. Slow burn, small town, second chance romantic suspense — HEAs ahead, but love never faced challenges like these!