A small town, grumpy-sunshine, found family, slow burn, feel good suspense romance in a tiny mountain town called Pineville. Aiden Lockwood left everything behind when guilt consumed him, choosing to live in solitude somewhere quiet and far from the world. What he hadn't counted on was the small mountain town he'd picked being so wonderfully odd, or its residents meddling so relentlessly in his affairs. Always with kindness. Always with the best of intentions... moreA small town, grumpy-sunshine, found family, slow burn, feel good suspense romance in a tiny mountain town called Pineville. Aiden Lockwood left everything behind when guilt consumed him, choosing to live in solitude somewhere quiet and far from the world. What he hadn't counted on was the small mountain town he'd picked being so wonderfully odd, or its residents meddling so relentlessly in his affairs. Always with kindness. Always with the best of intentions. After five years, he finally has his life back under control, until Sydney bursts into it with her nonstop chatter and that smile that lights up every room she walks into. Sydney Foster has left her seemingly perfect life behind to chase the dreams she promised herself so many years ago. There are four of them, and she has eleven months to make them happen. It's the most reckless thing she's ever done, but it was exactly the push she needed. Pineville is a gorgeous, welcoming little town, and her new neighbors are absolutely charming. All of them, that is, except Aiden, who seems to despise her for no apparent reason. Welcome to Pineville, a small town that cares about the environment, animals, and freedom. Its residents love building a close-knit community, throwing 12-hour parties, and getting involved in each other’s lives. Their main goal is to help every neighbor find happiness, and love is a fundamental part of that. Perfect for readers who enjoy cozy romances, charming characters, and an addictive narrative. Join Pineville and fall in love with a cheerful, down-to-earth woman who leaves everything behind to pursue her dream and a gruff, reserved man whose defenses melt away around her before he even realized it. This book is a standalone, although it is part of the Pineville series. Join the readers who have already found refuge in Pineville. Trust the intuition that brought you here and start reading! less