The Mountain Man's Reawakening

She came to Coyote Creek for a clean break after her divorce, packing up her daughter, Maisie, to claim property inherited from a father she never knew.

A quiet life in the small mountain town is the plan until Maisie disappears and search and rescue is called.

Their gruff, protective leader, a rugged former military mountain man, brings the child home unharmed and throws every careful intention off course.

Maisie is certain he belongs with them, and even the man determined to stay unattached cannot hold that little girl at a distance.

The more of his gentler side she sees, the harder it becomes to pretend nothing is happening between them.

She told herself she would not risk her heart again, but walking away from him may prove harder than starting over ever was.