Can love heal old wounds?
Former pop star Mia Grant still bears emotional scars from the stalker who terrorized her for years before attacking her. Determined to reclaim her independence—and her life—she checks into River's Sigh B & B to face what she hopes is the final step in her recovery. One thing is certain: she'll never let anyone get close enough to betray or injure her again.
Gray Robertson's physical scars are nothing compared to the wounds he carries inside. A loner by nature, the brutal murder of his young wife and son made him a hermit. He lives off-grid in the wilderness of northern Canada with only his dog for company, finding isolation far easier to survive than loving people and having them torn away.
When his closest neighbor, Jo at River's Sigh B & B, ropes him into giving self-defense lessons to some washed-up musician, Gray figures it's a safe way to make a bit of cash to see him through winter.
As Mia and Gray get to know each other, the walls they've spent years building begin to crumble—but neither is prepared for the conflicting emotions that leave them reeling. Desire is easy. Trust? That's another matter entirely.
Then a foolish decision puts Mia's life in peril and forces Mia and Gray to answer questions they're both scared to face. Can they love again, or are they too damaged to risk further hurt?
Perfect for readers who love:
Wounded hero
Scarred heroine
Protective hero
Emotional healing
Forced proximity
Small-town romance
Learning to trust again
Found family
