Shelter in her Arms: A Short Story (Hidden Trails: Sweet Sapphic Romance #1)

A city girl lost in the wilderness. A gruff park ranger protecting her home. Can a storm-tossed trail lead them to love?

Quinn Bennett thrives on control. Her life as a corporate lawyer in Seattle is meticulously organized, leaving no room for the messiness of emotions—or nature. But burnout and guilt push her to honor her late grandmother’s memory by hiking grandmother’s favorite trails in Whispering Pines National Park. Armed with a laminated map and sheer determination, Quinn sets out into the wilderness, only to find herself utterly unprepared for the storm that changes everything.

Morgan Reed has spent years tending the trails and guarding the secrets of Whispering Pines. As a senior park ranger, she’s no stranger to rescuing overconfident hikers, but something about Quinn—her vulnerability, her grit, her spark of wonder—stirs something Morgan thought she’d buried long ago.

When the storm forces them to seek shelter together, Morgan’s steady strength and Quinn’s unexpected resilience forge a connection neither of them can ignore. But as the rain clears and they return to the lives they’ve built, their differences loom as large as the towering pines around them. Quinn must decide if she can slow down enough to truly see what matters, and Morgan must find the courage to let someone into her guarded heart.

Perfect for fans of heartfelt lesbian romances, Shelter in Her Arms is a sweet, slow-burn love story designed to be savored in a single sitting. With emotional depth, breathtaking natural beauty, and a tender reminder that sometimes, the best way to find yourself is to get a little lost, this short-read romance is a satisfying break-time escape.