His New Companion

Wyoming Legacies #6

by Jill Kemerer

Healing from heartbreak

Can start with a four-legged friend.

Six years after losing his fiancée, rancher Ty Moulten still struggles with grief. Organizing a fundraiser in her honor and fostering a service dog feel like a step forward, and lead to meeting Ashlinn Burnier, the service dog training center’s new administrative assistant. As Ashlinn helps Ty plan the fundraiser, he finds himself falling for Fritz, the tiny dachshund in his care, and for Ashlinn—who has a service dog of her own. But Ashlinn worries her health challenges make her a burden, and Ty wonders if he can open his heart again. Will two hardworking pups help them choose love over holding on to fear?

From Love Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

K-9 Companions

Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb Kastner
Book 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa Carter
Book 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill Lynn
Book 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda Minton
Book 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill Kemerer
Book 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh
Book 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb Kastner
Book 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle Calhoune
Book 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra Johnson
Book 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahan
Book 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy Obenhaus
Book 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna Mindel
Book 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill Weatherholt
Book 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb Kastner
Book 21: Her Son's Faithful Companion by Jill Weatherholt
Book 22: Training the K-9 Companion by Jill Kemerer
Book 23: A Companion for His Son by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 24: Her Loyal Companion by Heidi Main
Book 25: A K-9 Christmas Reunion by Lisa Carter
Book 26: His Christmas Salvation by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 27: Guarding Her Christmas Secret by Jill Weatherholt
Book 28: A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. Gouge
Book 29: The Veteran's Valentine Helper by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 30: Rescue on the Farm by Allie Pleiter
Book 31: An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus
Book 32: Earning the Veteran's Trust by Lisa Jordan
Book 33: Holding Onto Secrets by Lee Tobin McClain
Book 34: His New Companion by Jill Kemerer
Book 35: The Soldier's K-9 Companion by Belle Calhoune

Genres: Love Inspired

208 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published July 1, 2025

About the author

Jill Kemerer is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of heartwarming, emotional, small-town romance novels often featuring cowboys. She is a multi-published author of Christian romance novels with Harlequin Love Inspired. Nearly a million of her books have sold worldwide.

A former electrical engineer, Jill now writes full-time. Her essentials include coffee, caramels, a stack of books, and long walks outdoors. She rarely passes up a bookstore and spends too much time at the library. She resides in Ohio with her husband. They have two adult children. For more information, visit her website, jillkemerer.com.

Reviews

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the first book in the series, where I actually liked Clem and Christy.

[Abby Breuklander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love and love this story!! We all have struggled with grief and fear at some point in our lives, it can be overwhelming and try to drag us under. Thank goodness that we have a God that is bigger than all of our fears, He longs to help us through them. We only have to ask Him, He wants to hold us close to His heart.

[Trixi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm never disappointed with a book written by Jill Kemerer! I know I'll read a story that's heartfelt, emotional, full of faith and has that sweet happily-ever-after I'm looking for. This one also has two furry friends who add an extra layer of personality & cuteness!

I've enjoyed a few of the K-9 companion series books put out by Love Inspired so I was familiar with some of past characters mentioned. I love the town of Jewel River, a tight knit small community that bands together & where everyone knows everyone. Ashlinn has moved there to start her life over & prove to herself and her parents that she can function on her own, regardless of her physical condition that limits her ability to live a normal life. With the help of her medical alert service dog Peanut, her goal of independence is well within her reach. Ty volunteers at the training center for dogs and where he first meets Ashlinn. Having lost his finance six years ago due to cystic fibrosis, he's become a hermit sheltering himself on his ranch. Getting involved with another woman is never going to happen for him, he won't risk his heart again. However, it's love at first sight with Fritz, a service dog who he fosters for a weekend & finds his forever home with. These two allow fear to trap them in a life of isolation, but when they get thrown together time after time, they begin to help each other heal in ways they never saw coming.

Ty & Ashlinn are wonderful characters who have a lot to overcome! Grief can paralyze a person for a long time and living with a debilitating disease can taint a persons outlook on life. But what I love about this story, they both learn that God never stopped loving them or being by their side through all the storms. He put people in their path to help share the burdens and remind them of truth....and even a little kick in the backside when needed!

A wonderful story all around! I always look forward to a book written by this author.

*I received a complimentary copy from the author but was not obligated to leave a favorable review. All opinions expressed here are my own. *

[Winnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always enjoy talented author Jill Kemerer’s contemporary romances. She does such a great job of capturing the small-town camaraderie and concern for others that can exist in a locality where everyone knows each other.

His New Companion stars reclusive rancher Ty Moulten who has been grieving the death of his fiancée for six years, and Ashlinn Burnier who is the new assistant for the town’s service dog trainer. Ashlinn has a debilitating disease but has been able to get it quite well-controlled with the help of her service dog Peanut. Ty meets Ashlinn when he decides to adopt a service dog, Fritz. The two dogs are wonderful secondary characters, along with many townspeople who have starred in previous books by Kemerer. It was fun to see them appear in this story, all sporting their various personalities.

I liked the character development and the growth that Ty and Ashlinn made in overcoming their trials. The inspirational elements in the story added depth without being preachy. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy well-written contemporary romance.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

[Vicky Sluiter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story in the K-9 Companion Series. (Each is a stand alone) Author Jill Kemerer brought an interesting twist to it.

In this story we meet Ty, who is dealing with grief and guilt. He made a promise to his former fiancee which he is finding difficult to keep. I felt bad for him, yet at times wanted to shake him. His little foster dog, Fritz, ends up being a good service dog that Ty didn’t know he needed. Ashlinn has an illness that I’ve never heard of. The details that Kemerer gives us are very interesting, as is her service dog, Peanut, and how he was trained. Ty and Ashlinn need each other, and they don’t realize it. Is there a chance for healing and romance between these two wounded people?

I found the entire story not only interesting but very compelling. I’m not a dog person but enjoyed learning about two very different kinds of service dogs. I highly recommend it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a review. All thoughts are my own.

[Rylee Wine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED His New Companion! As someone who dreams of becoming a dog trainer, I especially loved how Jill Kemerer portrayed the bond between humans and dogs in such a realistic and heartwarming way. Ty and Ashlinn’s story had me hooked from the very first page — the mystery kept me guessing, the faith moments were uplifting, and the romance was sweet without ever feeling overdone.

I really connected with how the dogs were trained and cared for, and seeing the service dogs play such an important role in the story made it feel so authentic. The characters felt so real — I wanted to cheer for them, cry with them, and celebrate their victories. The story was full of hope, healing, and faith, and it reminded me why I love reading clean, inspirational suspense books so much.

Honestly, this is a 10/10 for me — I didn’t want it to end, and I’ll definitely be looking for more books by Jill Kemerer. It’s inspiring, and full of heart. Highly recommend to anyone who loves mystery, faith-filled stories, or just a great dog-loving story

[Bernadette Cinkoske · Rating 5 out of 5]

His New Companion is a Christian, inspirational romance. It stars Ty, grief stricken rancher, and Ashlinn, new administrative assistant at the service dog training center. Ashlinn has an interesting illness and a service dog that alerts her before an episode. Ash is determined to prove that with her dog she can be independent. Ty is organizing a fundraiser in honor of his deceased fiancee. They are repeated thrown together when TY agrees to foster a dog. Of course, Ty's new charge proves to be a huge comfort. It is amazing to watch these two dogs working so hard to get their humans back into life's main stream. With God and the dogs helping them heal, will Ty and Ash get a chance for an HEA? You will have to read this well written book to see how their romance plays out. I am always going to read anything Jill Kemerer writes because her books are so inspiring!

[Elaine Applebury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jill Kemerer writes a heartfelt story that educates as it entertains. Her dogs in the story have quite the developed personalities and illustrate how they use their training to aid their people. Ashlynn Burnier comes to town with her therapy dog, Peanut, a golden retriever that is trained to sense when her blood pressure is dropping, to alert her so she can prepare to faint and not be hurt. Ty Moulten lost his fiancée, Zoey, before they were able to lmarry. She has been gone 6 yrs but he has been unable to move on. He has been rather reclusive, but his mom talks him into “fostering” a therapy dog, Fritz, a miniature dauchand that lost his owner. Ty and Fritz connect and it starts softening Ty.
Ashlynn is fighting to be seen as more than her disease and Ty is fighting guilt of losing his promise to himself that he would always love Zoey.

[June Jacobs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very moving contemporary Christian novel about two strong-willed individuals who are dealing with major issues.

The two canine companions featured in this book are amazing! Their abilities to alert their owners to changes in mood and a serious medical condition are admirable. Besides their 'official' duties, Peanut and Fritz are delightful dogs full of personality and affection for everyone!

This book is completely clean in language and content. The faith thread is subtle and well-written. This is the first book I've read by this author, and I hope to read more of her work in the future.

I borrowed this book from our neighborhood's Little Free Library.

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[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am an avid reader of Jill Kemerer’s book and have enjoyed each one. His New Companion is the final book in the Wyoming Legacies series. I loved every trip to Jewel River and keeping up with the characters that make up the town. Ty Moulten finally gets his happily-ever-after when he not only finds a girl, but also a sweet, little dog.
Kemerer handles the stories of Ty and Ashlinn in a way that is both heart-tugging, but full of hope. Although each of them had determined not to get involved romantically with another person, God had other ideas. This book is filled with tender romance, fun times, and some loving canines that will have you laughing and crying.
I was given a copy of this book by the author but was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Melissa Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful love story. Everyone has limitations of some sort. Learning to live with those obstacles and to allow others to journey with us can be difficult. In this heartwarming story, the reader is shown that true love can come at any time. This is one of my favorite books by Jill Kemerer. Dogs, people, love, and faith. Great combinations. I received a complimentary copy of the book. No review was required.

[Brenda Day · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written book with great information and full of felling it had me reaching for the Kleenex several times and had me laughing. It shows there are many things service dog can help with and make
People lives much better . I’ve enjoyed this series and look forward to the rest of the series.

[Gale · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very sweet story, that deals with some pretty traumatic events, with some extremely amazing dogs! Okay, Ty Moulten and Ashlinn Burnier are pretty special, too. Seriously, a story to touch your heart. And then give it a good tug.

[Rachel Myers · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet, small-town romance that includes two adorable service dogs! Ty & Ashlinn feel a spark as they plan a community event together, but they both have had trauma in their pasts and wonder if they have room for love in their future.

[Harlequin Books]

Inspirational Romance, Animal Fiction, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Wholesome Romance
Miniseries
K-9 Companions (Book #34)

[Harlequin Books]

Inspirational Romance, Animal Fiction, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Wholesome Romance
Miniseries
K-9 Companions (Book #34)

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the K9 series and I was really looking forward to reading Ty's story. I was not disappointed

[james author · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just left a 5 star review for His New Companion Jill, you nailed the warmth and faith in this one so uplifting

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like this book very much, hit on a subject I Knew very little about!!

[Elaine.]

I loved the story

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book and the small-town setting! The characters pulled me in and kept me reading.

[Laurel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another delightful read in the K-9 Companions series by Love Inspired.

[Terry Eissfeldt · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first few chapters were so repetitive I almost stopped reading - too slow. I'm glad I stuck it out though as it picked up the pace.