Wintervale Promises Series by Melodie March

A Sugar Cookie Christmas is a story of second chances, the power of love, and the magic of Christmas. Annabelle Harrison left her hometown of Wintervale, Vermont at eighteen to pursue her dream of becoming a famous pastry chef, and now she co-owns an up-and-coming bistro in Manhattan. But when she is called home at Christmas to care for her beloved grandmother after an accident, she is forced to confront her past, including her first and only love, James Everley... moreA Sugar Cookie Christmas is a story of second chances, the power of love, and the magic of Christmas. Annabelle Harrison left her hometown of Wintervale, Vermont at eighteen to pursue her dream of becoming a famous pastry chef, and now she co-owns an up-and-coming bistro in Manhattan. But when she is called home at Christmas to care for her beloved grandmother after an accident, she is forced to confront her past, including her first and only love, James Everley. James, now a widower and single father, runs the most popular restaurant in Wintervale and is doing his best to move on from the tragedy that changed his life forever. Can Belle and James use a bit of Christmas magic to find their way back together? *Contains two holiday-themed recipes inspired by the book!* A Sugar Cookie Christmas is a standalone clean holiday romance with a guaranteed happy ending and plenty of Christmas enchantment! less

Hannah Carson has just taken over The Cranberry Cottage, a popular bed and breakfast in Wintervale, Vermont. It is her first Christmas on her own, with only her best friend and her dog Channing to help her navigate the stressful season. But when a freak storm leads to cancelation of all her holiday bookings, Hannah has no idea how she will keep the cottage running through the rest of the year.. moreHannah Carson has just taken over The Cranberry Cottage, a popular bed and breakfast in Wintervale, Vermont. It is her first Christmas on her own, with only her best friend and her dog Channing to help her navigate the stressful season. But when a freak storm leads to cancelation of all her holiday bookings, Hannah has no idea how she will keep the cottage running through the rest of the year... Jack Winters is a famous meteorologist from a popular morning show, still getting over the loss of his beloved fiancé. When he is sent to the tiny town of Wintervale to cover an oncoming blizzard, he thinks it will only make his holiday season worse. But when he gets to The Cranberry Cottage, he is surprised to discover that his cold heart is melted by the young woman who runs the bed and breakfast. Will these two completely different people find a way to survive the storm together and maybe, just maybe, use a little Christmas magic to help start their lives anew? *Includes a recipe inspired by the book!* 'Christmas at The Cranberry Cottage' is a 31k word, standalone holiday romance with a guaranteed happy ending and a dose of Christmas spirit! less

Molly D’Arbo owns the most popular, and only, coffee shop in Wintervale. Bean There, Done That is a hub of gossip and community in the small Vermont town, and Molly loves that her store gets to be in the middle of all of it... moreMolly D’Arbo owns the most popular, and only, coffee shop in Wintervale. Bean There, Done That is a hub of gossip and community in the small Vermont town, and Molly loves that her store gets to be in the middle of all of it. But when a national coffee chain, and its handsome, arrogant CEO, try to move into Wintervale, will everything Molly has worked for disappear? Tate Lewis is the reluctant CEO of Gemini Coffee, a former wild child and musician forced into the business world by his no-nonsense father. He is sent to Wintervale, Vermont, a popular little arts community, to try and open up the latest branch of Gemini Coffee. But when he arrives, he meets resistance in the form of a spunky café owner, who isn’t willing to see her beloved town go corporate. Can these two bickering business people find a way to work together… and will they find something else in the process, like a shot of romance? *Contains a recipe inspired by the residents of Wintervale* 'Love and Espresso' is a standalone clean romance with a guaranteed happy ending and a sprinkling of Cupid's magic! less

Claudia Monroe is a former prima ballerina, producing a show based on her years with a prestigious ballet company. After a disaster with one of the show's actors, the director decides to film some scenes in Wintervale, Claudia's hometown. It has been ages since she went back to Vermont and is surprised to find one of her best childhood friends, Reid Burnett, is still there. When everything else in her life is chaos, Reid offers an unexpected port in the storm... moreClaudia Monroe is a former prima ballerina, producing a show based on her years with a prestigious ballet company. After a disaster with one of the show's actors, the director decides to film some scenes in Wintervale, Claudia's hometown. It has been ages since she went back to Vermont and is surprised to find one of her best childhood friends, Reid Burnett, is still there. When everything else in her life is chaos, Reid offers an unexpected port in the storm. But can they just pick up where they left off after so many years apart? Reid Burnett is a former pro-hockey player who returned to his hometown of Wintervale after a career-ending injury. Now the owner of The Skate Escape, Wintervale's ice rink, he is settling into a life out of the spotlight but finds that something is missing. When his middle-school crush, Claudia Monroe, comes to town unexpectedly, Reid wonders if that something he was missing is actually a someone... 'Ice Angels' is a 39k word, standalone romance with a guaranteed happy ending and the beautiful bloom of love in a Wintervale spring! less

He didn't see the point of falling in love Dr. Brady Carson spends all of his time at Wintervale's veterinary clinic. While caring for the pets of his friends and neighbors and training service dogs in his downtime, he's never really had time for romance. It doesn't help that he's been in the small Vermont town all of his life and knows everyone way too well. Despite his sister's insistence, Brady can't bring himself to date any of the girls he grew up with... moreHe didn't see the point of falling in love Dr. Brady Carson spends all of his time at Wintervale's veterinary clinic. While caring for the pets of his friends and neighbors and training service dogs in his downtime, he's never really had time for romance. It doesn't help that he's been in the small Vermont town all of his life and knows everyone way too well. Despite his sister's insistence, Brady can't bring himself to date any of the girls he grew up with. Besides, he's perfectly happy to hang out with his friends, both human and canine, and focus on his work. She couldn't figure out a way to start over After being granted an honorable discharge when she lost her leg in an accident she refuses to talk about, Army Ranger Theo Matheson has been trying to pick up the pieces of her life. Returning home to Maine shouldn't have been this hard, but she's been struggling with all of the changes to her life, finding it hard to live with the past, and even harder to see a future for herself that doesn't involve the Army. The one thing she's looking forward to is meeting her new service dog, a pup that has been trained just for her in Wintervale, Vermont. Can two people who turned their backs on love find a way to face it together? In the warmth of a Wintervale summer, anything is possible... A Star-Spangled Romance is Book 5 in the Wintervale Promises series. It is a standalone novel with no cliffhangers and a guaranteed happily ever after. Join the Wintervale family for an unforgettable 4th of July, where the annual downtown fireworks display won't be the only sparks flying! *Contains a recipe inspired by the story!"* less

He didn’t want to grow up. Jace Andrews is a partner in a high-powered architecture firm in Boston. He has money, fast cars, and beautiful women falling for him left and right. But when a shocking tragedy leaves him the guardian of his 12-year-old nephew, Jace is forced to make decisions about his life that he never expected. One of those decisions leads him to Wintervale… She came home to heal a broken heart. Coming home to Wintervale was never part of Pippa Melville’s plans... moreHe didn’t want to grow up. Jace Andrews is a partner in a high-powered architecture firm in Boston. He has money, fast cars, and beautiful women falling for him left and right. But when a shocking tragedy leaves him the guardian of his 12-year-old nephew, Jace is forced to make decisions about his life that he never expected. One of those decisions leads him to Wintervale… She came home to heal a broken heart. Coming home to Wintervale was never part of Pippa Melville’s plans. But when her last relationship ended, she moved back to try and move on. In an effort to keep herself distracted with work, she has just taken over Wintervale’s only grocery store from her freshly retired parents. She’s convinced that her life will never be ‘normal’ until she meets Jace and his nephew after a fateful encounter delivering a welcome basket. He’s unlike any man she’s ever known before but could that be exactly what she needs? 
 Can these two very different people find a way to start over together? *Contains recipes inspired by a warm Wintervale holiday!" Thankful Hearts is sweet, small-town romance with a guaranteed happy ending and a holiday full of new beginnings! less

This Christmas, Hollywood is following her home to Wintervale, Vermont… Lia Rieger has her first real job at Bamford & Sons Publishing in Los Angeles, and even if it is mostly picking up coffee for the senior editors and proofreading book covers, it's a dream come true. On the day she thinks she is finally getting a promotion, she is given a mandatory assignment ghostwriting the autobiography of Hollywood party boy and sometimes model, Mackenzie Marvel... moreThis Christmas, Hollywood is following her home to Wintervale, Vermont… Lia Rieger has her first real job at Bamford & Sons Publishing in Los Angeles, and even if it is mostly picking up coffee for the senior editors and proofreading book covers, it's a dream come true. On the day she thinks she is finally getting a promotion, she is given a mandatory assignment ghostwriting the autobiography of Hollywood party boy and sometimes model, Mackenzie Marvel. After meeting Mac, it doesn’t take her long to understand why three other ghostwriters have quit the project. Lia decides a much needed Christmas in her hometown of Wintervale will take her mind off the chaos that is Mac Marvel. He needs someone to believe he’s more than just wild parties and clickbait… No one ever expected much of Mac Marvel, and as the only son of a famous soap opera star, he did his best to meet their expectations. Mac spends his days lounging by his mother’s pool or destroying his mother’s mansion, where he lives. About the only thing he looks forward to is terrorizing the ghostwriters sent to write the fake autobiography, and he expects to do the same to Lia Rieger. Instead, he finds her to be both charming and strong enough not to put up with him. When she disappears right before Christmas with a deadline looming, Mac decides he has to explain his behavior to his ghostwriter and catches a flight to Vermont. Will Lia and Mac be able to write themselves a happy holiday ending? The Ghostwriter of Christmas Present is a standalone holiday romance set in Wintervale, Vermont, and is guaranteed to bring you laughter, Christmas cheer, and a signature happily ever after that only Melodie March can deliver! less

A Sweet Small-Town Romance He believed his work as a pastor was more important than romance. As the pastor of the Wintervale Fellowship, Micah Wheeler spends all of his time tending to the needs of others. Besides, there was no point in looking for love in a small town where everyone knows everyone else’s business... moreA Sweet Small-Town Romance He believed his work as a pastor was more important than romance. As the pastor of the Wintervale Fellowship, Micah Wheeler spends all of his time tending to the needs of others. Besides, there was no point in looking for love in a small town where everyone knows everyone else’s business. And what woman would want to take the demanding position of being a pastor’s wife? Some things are just not meant to be, and Micah was just fine with that… At least, he thought he was. She decided that her work in the news industry was more important than a personal life. As the pop culture producer of a famous morning news show, Frannie Foster barely has time to sleep, let alone go through the hassle of finding someone decent to date. But when her assistant begs for her help to land the man of her dreams, Frannie can’t help but live a little vicariously through the other woman’s infatuation with a charming and handsome small-town guy. But the more involved Frannie becomes, the more she might be falling head over heels for someone who doesn’t even know she exists… When Valentine’s Day feels like spring in Wintervale, love is sure to bloom! Somebody Else’s Love is a standalone, sweet small-town romance with lots of letters, more than a few crazy mix-ups, and more than a little love to spare! less

She can't seem to recover from a broken heartJuniper Larson has been running Wintervale Farms and raising her little girl on her own since the sudden death of her beloved husband four years ago. Despite her family's insistence, she's been stubborn about hiring help, because she can't bear to have anyone but her husband by her side. But one especially hot and busy summer, Juniper is forced to hire outside help to care for the horses, and for the first time.. moreShe can't seem to recover from a broken heartJuniper Larson has been running Wintervale Farms and raising her little girl on her own since the sudden death of her beloved husband four years ago. Despite her family's insistence, she's been stubborn about hiring help, because she can't bear to have anyone but her husband by her side. But one especially hot and busy summer, Juniper is forced to hire outside help to care for the horses, and for the first time... she feels her heart coming alive again.He can't let go of the pastHarley Thatcher doesn't talk about his life before he left the fire department, because it only brings him pain. When it begins to feel like Austin is closing in on him, he answers an ad for a job in Vermont on a small family farm, thinking it will be the perfect escape. Instead, he finds himself falling for the farm's owner, a single mom with the weight of the world on her shoulders. But is he ready to let love into his life again?In a Wintervale summer, where the days are long and the nights are warm, can these two strangers find the happiness they've secretly longed for?The Second-Chance Summer is a standalone, sweet small-town romance with surprise pasts, adventure, and the kind of happy ending you can only find in Wintervale, Vermont!*Includes a recipe inspired by the people and places of Wintervale!* less

He’s been in love with his best friend since they were thirteen, but has never had the courage to tell her…Sebastian Young has a fantastic life in Wintervale. He has an amazing job at one of Vermont’s most famous restaurants. He has close friends that he’s known his entire life. And he lives in a beautiful house with a view of the river and the mountains. The only thing missing from his life is love and that’s because he gave his heart away a long time ago to a girl who didn’t know she had it... moreHe’s been in love with his best friend since they were thirteen, but has never had the courage to tell her…Sebastian Young has a fantastic life in Wintervale. He has an amazing job at one of Vermont’s most famous restaurants. He has close friends that he’s known his entire life. And he lives in a beautiful house with a view of the river and the mountains. The only thing missing from his life is love and that’s because he gave his heart away a long time ago to a girl who didn’t know she had it. And he just never got it back.Her life in Chicago is falling apart and all she wants is to go home for Christmas…Two weeks ago, Harmony Sutton had her dream job running her own bridal boutique, she had her dream boyfriend, and the most perfect apartment. But when her land developer boyfriend sells her shop to be bulldozed for condos without telling her first, Harmony packs her life and about fifty wedding dresses into her car and heads back home to Vermont. All she wants is a box of Christmas cookies from The Flour Girl, a big dinner with her massive family, and a hug from her lifelong best friend, Sebastian.This Christmas, Wintervale will cast its seasonal spell over a romance fifteen years in the making…Please, Come Home for Christmas is a sweet and clean small town romance that will lift your spirits and fill your heart with a sparkle of holiday romance!*Includes a recipe inspired by the residents of Wintervale!* less

She’s devoted her entire life to her job…Jessamine Palmer is the CFO of an award-winning vineyard in Napa Valley, California. She’s well-respected, well-paid, and absolutely exhausted. After years of working 24/7, Jessamine decides to take a sabbatical from her life and spend a summer working at an artisan vineyard in Vermont in an attempt to rediscover her love of wine. What she doesn’t expect to discover in Wintervale, Vermont is love... moreShe’s devoted her entire life to her job…Jessamine Palmer is the CFO of an award-winning vineyard in Napa Valley, California. She’s well-respected, well-paid, and absolutely exhausted. After years of working 24/7, Jessamine decides to take a sabbatical from her life and spend a summer working at an artisan vineyard in Vermont in an attempt to rediscover her love of wine. What she doesn’t expect to discover in Wintervale, Vermont is love.He doesn’t think about anything except his family’s vineyard…Luca Ricci has spent almost half of his life learning everything he can about making wine. From the day his family moved from Italy to Wintervale Valley Vineyards, he has made it his mission to know all there is to know about his family business. In all that time, he has also neglected to have any kind of personal life, that is… until a woman from California comes to the vineyard for a summer job and finds himself captivated by her.Can two strangers discover the magic of falling in love during a warm Wintervale summer?Tangled Vines is a sweet, small-town summer romance with a guaranteed happy ending, a bottle or three of wine, and love where you least expect to find it…*Includes a recipe inspired by the residents of Wintervale!* less

She has been running in circles since she dropped out of law school…Wren Keller has been working as a house-sitter in Manhattan ever since she left her Ivy League law school half-way through her second year. She knew she didn’t want to be a lawyer, but she doesn’t know what else she wants to be either, and she feels like she’s never going to find that perfect fit... moreShe has been running in circles since she dropped out of law school…Wren Keller has been working as a house-sitter in Manhattan ever since she left her Ivy League law school half-way through her second year. She knew she didn’t want to be a lawyer, but she doesn’t know what else she wants to be either, and she feels like she’s never going to find that perfect fit. When Wren gets offered a job house sitting at Christmas for a rich architect who lives in a small Vermont town, she jumps at the chance for a change of scenery. Maybe a white Christmas will be just what she needs to clear her head.His whole life revolves around his daughter and his job…Ross Slater and his daughter Mattie came back to his hometown of Wintervale after an incident in New York that he won’t discuss. Since they returned, Ross likes to keep his mind on his work as Wintervale’s Sheriff, and making sure that his little girl is happy. But now that Mattie is getting older, and needs him less, he’s starting to realize that maybe there is a part of life he’s missing out on… he just doesn’t know how to take that leap.When a case of mistaken identity brings the Sheriff to Wren’s door one cold winter’s night, they will both discover that sometimes, love is the best Christmas gift you can give yourself!Hang a Shining Star is a sweet Christmas romance set in the small town of Wintervale, Vermont. It’s full of holiday surprises, a few unexpected visitors, and more than a little Christmas magic! less

She thought she was running out of time...Marin Walker has lived her entire life in Cornwall in the UK. She's engaged to the same boy she's been dating since she was fourteen and she works as travel blogger, covering her hometown. Marin has also been waiting since she was a child for a kidney transplant she desperately needs, due to the same genetic disease that took her mother. But thanks to her extremely rare blood type, she's never been sure she would get her chance.. moreShe thought she was running out of time...Marin Walker has lived her entire life in Cornwall in the UK. She's engaged to the same boy she's been dating since she was fourteen and she works as travel blogger, covering her hometown. Marin has also been waiting since she was a child for a kidney transplant she desperately needs, due to the same genetic disease that took her mother. But thanks to her extremely rare blood type, she's never been sure she would get her chance... Until she gets a call from a transplant coordinator in the US. There is man there with her same rare blood type and she needs to get on a plane bound for Wintervale, Vermont right away.He never expected he would turn his life upside down for a stranger...Charlie "CJ" Sutton lives a quiet life in Wintervale. He's an elementary school teacher, he spends most of his time with his family or the same friends he grew up with, and that's always been enough. But when he gets a call on Halloween that his blood type is a match for a young woman on the other side of the ocean who needs a kidney, everything changes. Despite his initial misgivings, Charlie agrees, and Marin Walker comes to stay with his family in Wintervale as they both recuperate from the surgery. With months to spend in each other's company, the pair find themselves getting closer. But what kind of future do they have when Marin is going home in just a few months?One in a Million is a sweet, small-town romance full of surprises, generosity beyond measure, and love found under the most unexpected circumstances!*Includes a recipe inspired by the story!* less

She loves her life in Wintervale, yet she can’t help but feel her friends are moving on without her…Sonora Albright has been Wintervale’s lone librarian ever since she came back home after grad school. Her hometown’s resident rebel, Sonora spends her weeks at work or hanging out with her best friend, Carver Sutton. On the weekends, she goes to concerts in Manhattan and runs a reading program for kids in Wintervale... moreShe loves her life in Wintervale, yet she can’t help but feel her friends are moving on without her…Sonora Albright has been Wintervale’s lone librarian ever since she came back home after grad school. Her hometown’s resident rebel, Sonora spends her weeks at work or hanging out with her best friend, Carver Sutton. On the weekends, she goes to concerts in Manhattan and runs a reading program for kids in Wintervale. She has no complaints, but nothing much changes… that is, until one rainy night when a massive tour bus breaks down in front of her house.He is still trying to recover from a floundering career and a broken heart…Jonah Dean used to be one of the hottest names in country music. His first album produced eight Top Ten singles, won him multiple awards, and got him an invite to one of the most exclusive country music institutions in the world. But after a very messy divorce that left him broken-hearted, Jonah finds it impossible to write the kind of fun, upbeat love songs he was once known for. When his record label sends him a tour of small clubs to workshop some new, rock-focused music, his band’s bus breaks down in a tiny Vermont town. What exactly is he supposed to do in Wintervale while they wait for the bus to be repaired?Can two totally different people discover that sometimes, those with nothing in common make the most beautiful music together?If I Didn’t Have You is a sweet, small-town rock star romance featuring surprises, second-chances, and the lovely sound of a Wintervale happily ever after!*Includes a recipe inspired by the story!* less

She isn’t sure she wants the same things she used to…Corinna Costa has grown up in her mom and dad’s Wintervale pizza parlor, Pizza Luna. Ever since she was a little girl, it’s been her plan to learn her family’s secret sauce and then take over the shop when her dad retires. But the older Corinna gets, the more she realizes she’s meant for something different. So, when her father agrees to hire help at Pizza Luna so she can explore her options, she thinks it will be just the break she needs... moreShe isn’t sure she wants the same things she used to…Corinna Costa has grown up in her mom and dad’s Wintervale pizza parlor, Pizza Luna. Ever since she was a little girl, it’s been her plan to learn her family’s secret sauce and then take over the shop when her dad retires. But the older Corinna gets, the more she realizes she’s meant for something different. So, when her father agrees to hire help at Pizza Luna so she can explore her options, she thinks it will be just the break she needs. Little does Corinna know, Pizza Luna’s new employee may offer even more change than she dreamed possible.He wants something different from the life that’s been planned for him…Prince Gideon Mercer is the only son of King Marcus of Halaema. From the moment he was born, his entire life was planned out for him, and the total lack of adventure is making him feel stifled. After a snowstorm grounds his family’s plane in Vermont, the prince spontaneously jumps on a tour bus bound for a town called Wintervale. All he wants are a few days to live like a normal person. But when the tour group stops in a pizzeria for lunch, a “help wanted” sign and a frazzled waitress offer him an out. The question is, how long can Gideon live in Wintervale before he’s discovered?The Secret Ingredient is a sweet, small-town romance full of surprises, secret identities, and the kind of happily ever afters you only find in Wintervale!*Includes an EXTREMELY SPECIAL recipe inspired by the story* less

She lives her entire life for her job... Marnie Thornton began the year with a coveted new job as a pediatric nurse at Wintervale General. It's everything she hoped it would be, and she feels like she is really making a difference, even if she does spend all her free time at the hospital. On her way home after a double shift one late night, she rear-ends a luxury car worth more than her apartment, and the rich lawyer driving it isn't happy. He is tired of living for his career... moreShe lives her entire life for her job... Marnie Thornton began the year with a coveted new job as a pediatric nurse at Wintervale General. It's everything she hoped it would be, and she feels like she is really making a difference, even if she does spend all her free time at the hospital. On her way home after a double shift one late night, she rear-ends a luxury car worth more than her apartment, and the rich lawyer driving it isn't happy. He is tired of living for his career. Simon Brooks is the personal lawyer for one of the world’s most eccentric billionaires. He spends his days cleaning up his boss’s messes and dodging endless questions from the media. After yet another of his employer’s silly mistakes leads to an unexpected drive from Montreal to New York, Simon finds himself stranded in a small Vermont town. And despite all his attempts to get away, fate seems intent on keeping him in the company of the unusual young woman who crashed into his rental. From the moment they meet, Marnie and Simon can't seem to agree on anything. How can these two very different people find common ground… that might lead to something more? Crash Into Me is a sweet, small-town standalone romance and Book 17 in the Wintervale Promises series. This enemies-to-lovers story has the kind of guaranteed HEA you can only find in Wintervale, VT!*Contains a recipe inspired by the book!* less

She needed to get as far away from her life as possible…Thalia Day has been an actor ever since she was a little girl. After years spent on the kid’s show and pop music circuit, people were finally taking her seriously as an actor after a revelatory performance in an indie movie. And then… she lost the most prestigious award in the industry to a twelve-year-old girl... moreShe needed to get as far away from her life as possible…Thalia Day has been an actor ever since she was a little girl. After years spent on the kid’s show and pop music circuit, people were finally taking her seriously as an actor after a revelatory performance in an indie movie. And then… she lost the most prestigious award in the industry to a twelve-year-old girl. Unsure if she wants to keep clawing away in an industry that’s wearing her down, Thalia decides to spend the holidays as far away from California as she can manage on short notice. Two weeks before Christmas, Thalia Day is winging her way to Wintervale, Vermont, and hoping to gain some perspective when she gets there.He gave everyone else the perfect holiday, but never had one of his own…Cash Dawson’s entire life revolves around Christmas. Growing up on the Dawson Family Tree Farm, the whole year built to the holiday season, so no one in their house ever stopped to celebrate themselves. Now, it’s just Cash and his little brother on the farm, and that about all he has time for anyway. That is, until he sees a familiar face walking through the Christmas trees at his roadside stand. When he rescues the unexpected visitor from a freak accident, Cash Dawson discovers that there may be more to the holiday season than filling everyone else’s homes with Christmas spirit.This year, two people with completely different lives will discover that Christmas is the best time of year to open your heart to love…A Christmas Escape is a sweet, small-town holiday romance filled with glamor, surprises, and a dash of holiday romance you can only find in Wintervale in December!*Includes a recipe inspired by the story* less

Iris Gaines knows what she wants and she never backs down from a challenge... Iris Gaines, a brilliant sportswear designer from Los Angeles, never imagined her marketing trip in Wintervale, Vermont, would turn into the adventure of a lifetime. When a bad decision sends her tumbling into the icy river, she finds herself rescued by West McKinney, a rugged and oh-so-irritating Park Ranger. But her troubles are far from over. West McKinney just wants to relax on his forced vacation.. moreIris Gaines knows what she wants and she never backs down from a challenge... Iris Gaines, a brilliant sportswear designer from Los Angeles, never imagined her marketing trip in Wintervale, Vermont, would turn into the adventure of a lifetime. When a bad decision sends her tumbling into the icy river, she finds herself rescued by West McKinney, a rugged and oh-so-irritating Park Ranger. But her troubles are far from over. West McKinney just wants to relax on his forced vacation... Swept downstream by the powerful current, West and Iris find themselves stranded in an unfamiliar part of the forest. To make matters worse, West suffers an injury, leaving them to rely on each other for survival. With no phones, no supplies, and nothing but the wilderness around them, their journey back to Wintervale becomes a test of endurance... and leads to an unexpected friendship.This summer in Wintervale, two opposites are thrown together by fate, forced to confront their differences and find common ground. Will their adventure lead them back to safety—and to each other? Dive into this heartwarming tale of survival, self-discovery, and unexpected love against the backdrop of the Wintervale woods!*Includes a special recipe inspired by the book!* less