Sheltered by the Mountain Man

Escaping past trauma, Ava Winters finds a new beginning as a search and rescue coordinator in a mountain town, only to discover that her job comes with an unexpected requirement—marriage to the local SAR expert, Griffin Hayes. As a storm forces the two into close quarters, they confront their damaged pasts and forbidden temptations, gradually realizing that they might be each other's salvation. With high-stakes rescues and emotional risk at the core, they must decide whether to embrace love or retreat into solitude. This novel offers a heartfelt blend of romance and rescue in the breathtaking setting of the Bitterroot Ridge.