Lucas Groves returns to Rockyview after three tours in the military ended with a career-ending injury. Orphaned at nine and raised by the Tye family, Lucas joined the military to honor his late father, only to discover through old journals that his father's true dream was ranching, not soldiering. Now Lucas must decide whether to sell his inherited ranch or stay in the town where Summer Sutherland still lives. Years ago, Summer broke up with Lucas before his deployment, fearing the pain of losing him like she lost her brother Michael in Afghanistan. Desperate and alone after the breakup, she fell into a relationship with Dustin that ended in assault and an unplanned pregnancy. When Lucas finds Summer's grandmother Glenda injured and Summer preparing to give her baby up for adoption, old feelings resurface despite the secrets between them. As a blizzard traps them together, Summer reveals the painful truth about her pregnancy. Lucas faces a choice: let his hurt over their breakup define him, or offer Summer the unconditional love and support she desperately needs. Set against the harsh beauty of an Alberta winter, their story explores forgiveness, redemption, and whether love can heal the deepest wounds when two broken people choose grace over judgment. After writing over 60 books, I still don't feel like I've written the perfect book.Inspired by long walks in the woods with my two trusty dogs to keep me company and scare away any bears, I keep trying.Sitting in front of the computer, losing myself in other places with other characters gives me hope and happiness. I hope my stories do the same for you.
