Episode Series by June Wilder

She came to Silver Ridge to rebuild a house. She didn't expect to rebuild her heart. Ellie didn't come to the Texas Hill Country to find love; she came to find herself.At sixty-five, she has traded her old life for Bluebonnet Cottage—a place that, much like Ellie, has seen better days. She promised herself this would be her "Third Act," a time for dignity and independence... moreShe came to Silver Ridge to rebuild a house. She didn't expect to rebuild her heart. Ellie didn't come to the Texas Hill Country to find love; she came to find herself.At sixty-five, she has traded her old life for Bluebonnet Cottage—a place that, much like Ellie, has seen better days. She promised herself this would be her "Third Act," a time for dignity and independence. But the brochure didn't mention the rusted locks, the leaking roof, or the stubborn, brooding rancher next door who watches her struggle from behind his fence.Silas "Stone" McAllister has spent years building walls around his heart as high as the ones around his Double M Ranch. He’s a man of few words and deep scars, convinced that solitude is the only way to stay safe. But when a violent storm shatters the Texas sky and threatens Ellie’s fragile sanctuary, Silas can no longer stand by.Forced together by the elements, Ellie and Silas discover that the silence between them isn't empty—it's companionable. As they navigate mud, memories, and the sweet scent of jasmine after the rain, they must answer the hardest question of Can two people who have spent a lifetime learning to stand alone finally learn how to lean on each other?Shelter at Silver Ridge is Episode 1 of the Silver Ridge Daily Stories. Dive into a daily dose of hope, healing, and wholesome romance. Perfect for fans of heartwarming later-in-life love, small-town charm, and the power of second chances. Includes a special recipe for Ma' Clara's Pecan Pie. less

When the past comes knocking, will the new foundation hold? The storm has passed, but the heat is rising in Silver Ridge.Ellie has survived her first major challenge at Bluebonnet Cottage, but now she faces an obstacle tougher than a leaking her daughter. Jessica has arrived from the city, armed with concern, judgment, and a plan to "save" her mother from what she sees as a mistake... moreWhen the past comes knocking, will the new foundation hold? The storm has passed, but the heat is rising in Silver Ridge.Ellie has survived her first major challenge at Bluebonnet Cottage, but now she faces an obstacle tougher than a leaking her daughter. Jessica has arrived from the city, armed with concern, judgment, and a plan to "save" her mother from what she sees as a mistake.While Ellie fights to prove her independence by planting a garden in the unforgiving Texas earth, Silas "Stone" McAllister is fighting battles of his own. The heatwave is relentless, testing his physical limits and his stubborn pride. When the sun beats down and the ground refuses to yield, Silas and Ellie must discover if their new partnership is strong enough to weather the scrutiny of family—and the brutality of the elements.As they break ground together, they uncover a truth as old as the Sometimes you have to dig through the rock to find where you truly belong.Roots in the Stone is Episode 2 of the Silver Ridge Daily Stories. Continue the journey of hope, resilience, and late-blossoming romance. Perfect for fans who believe that love, like a garden, takes patience and grit. Includes a special recipe for Ma' Clara's "Cool-Down" Icebox Cake. less

The water is rising. And for the first time, the strongest man in Silver Ridge can’t stand on his own.The storm has turned the creek into a monster, and Silas "Stone" McAllister makes a fatal he thinks he can fight it alone.Driven by pride and a desperate need to protect his herd, Silas rides into the floodwaters to save a stranded bull. But when the bank gives way and the water takes him, the man who has spent his life being the protector suddenly needs saving... moreThe water is rising. And for the first time, the strongest man in Silver Ridge can’t stand on his own.The storm has turned the creek into a monster, and Silas "Stone" McAllister makes a fatal he thinks he can fight it alone.Driven by pride and a desperate need to protect his herd, Silas rides into the floodwaters to save a stranded bull. But when the bank gives way and the water takes him, the man who has spent his life being the protector suddenly needs saving.From her window, Ellie sees his light go out.Faced with the raging dark and rising mud, Ellie must shed her city hesitation and find a strength she didn't know she possessed. Tonight, the roles are reversed. Tonight, she isn't the neighbor asking for help—she is the only lifeline Silas has.As she drags him from the wreckage, battered and broken, they cross a line that can never be uncrossed.In the cold grip of the flood, will they find the warmth of a bond that can weather any storm?High Water Mark is Episode 3 of the Silver Ridge Daily Stories. The stakes have never been higher. Dive into this gripping installment of survival, caretaking, and the intimacy of saving a life. Includes Ellie’s special recipe for "Storm Shelter" Hazelnut Coffee. less

The storm has passed, but the real work has just begun. Trapped by the washed-out road and a broken leg, Silas "Stone" McAllister is forced to do the one thing he hates sit still.For a man used to moving mountains, relying on Ellie for help is a humiliation he isn't ready to accept. But as the rain continues to fall outside, the walls of the cottage begin to close in, forcing a different kind of closeness.Ellie sees past his grumbling. She sees a man desperate to be useful... moreThe storm has passed, but the real work has just begun. Trapped by the washed-out road and a broken leg, Silas "Stone" McAllister is forced to do the one thing he hates sit still.For a man used to moving mountains, relying on Ellie for help is a humiliation he isn't ready to accept. But as the rain continues to fall outside, the walls of the cottage begin to close in, forcing a different kind of closeness.Ellie sees past his grumbling. She sees a man desperate to be useful. When she puts a broken toaster and a wobbly chair in front of him, she isn't just giving him a task—she is giving him a way to speak the only language he service.In the quiet warmth of the kitchen, amidst the smell of hazelnut coffee and wood glue, Silas begins to repair the broken pieces of Ellie’s home. But as he clamps the joints of her late husband’s chair, he realizes he might be mending something far more fragile than furniture.Can two broken people fix each other, or are some cracks too deep to repair?The Mending is Episode 4 of the Silver Ridge Daily Stories. Step inside for a cozy, heartwarming installment about the power of caretaking, the intimacy of shared silence, and the magic of fixing what’s broken. Includes Ellie’s special recipe for "Storm Shelter" Hazelnut Coffee. less