Aurora moves to Colorado to start over after everything falls apart. Her landlord is a grumpy ranger. His teenage son immediately adopts her. The mountains are healing her, the found family is unexpected, and Rhodes is watching her with an expression that isn't quite indifferent. Zapata's warmest, most outdoorsy romance.
Low heat as always with Zapata — nature, feelings, and patience.
Skip if you dislike:
Moods: Slow Burn Outdoorsy Cozy Grumpy/Sunshine
Tropes: Grumpy/Sunshine Single Parent Small Town Landlord/Tenant
Yes, complete standalone.
Very — Colorado landscapes are almost a character in this book.
Heavily — the relationship with the teenager is one of the best parts.
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