MILITARY ROMANCE • SMALL TOWN ROMANCE • RUNAWAY BRIDE

An Emotional Romance About Second Chances, Healing Hearts, and Love Worth the Risk

Some homecomings heal old wounds. Others open new possibilities...

Regina calls off her wedding at the last minute—she can’t marry a man she loves but isn’t in love with. Only one man falls into that category—Buck. However, after their one and only kiss years ago, he turned tail and ran, leaving her confused and heartbroken.

The last thing Buck expects, a few days after retiring from the military, is to inherit a ski resort. That solves his problem of trying to decide what to do now that he’s a civilian again. But he also has to face his PTSD and one big regret head-on.

For six years, his best friend’s sister, Regina, had been out of sight but not quite out of Buck’s mind. Now, with them both living in Largo Ridge again, it’s getting harder to ignore the attraction growing stronger between them. Does Buck have the courage to stand up and love the woman his heart knows is his? And will Regina let him?

🔥 TROPES 🔥

💫 Best Friend's Sister

🖤 Retired Military Hero with PTSD

🏘️ Small Town Romance

💖 Second Chance Romance

💔 Runaway Bride

🎿 Ski Resort Setting

💋 One Kiss Memory

🌶️ Childhood Friends to Lovers

💕 Healing Through Love

💪 Protector Romance

💖 Unrequited Love Realized

🔥 Slow Burn to Steam

⏰ Past Regrets

🏡 Coming Home

🎯 Heroine as Target

♨️ Steamy romance

🔍 Romantic Suspense

Perfect for fans of Susan Stoker, Chelle Bliss, and Melissa Foster—readers who love military heroes healing from trauma, small town settings, and emotional romance with mountain charm.

If you crave protective veterans, small town love, and romance where coming home means finding your heart, grab this emotional mountain romance now!