In the quiet aftermath of loss, my world was confined to the boundaries of raising Ethan, my son, whose unique perspective on life challenges me daily.

I have accepted that I will grow old alone, and that my focus will be on him.

But then came Emily.

Her smile is enough to make my days brighter. And the unexpected catalyst, brought close by the simple friendship between her dog and Ethan has ignited a spark I thought long extinguished, making me yearn for a connection I believed was forever lost to me.

After one night that blurred the lines between companionship and a deeper longing, fear took hold. I retreated, haunted by the thought that it was too soon, that my heart wasn't ready to risk the pain of loss again.

But life, it seems, had other plans. Seeing Emily with someone else stirred an unexpected surge of jealousy, a stark reminder of what I might be letting slip through my fingers. It was a wake-up call, confronting me with the realization that my heart had begun to move on, even if my mind hadn't caught up.

But how can I convince Emily that this time, I am in for a long haul when I have ignored and hurt her for too long?

In the heart of Redwood Ridge, where the gentle rustle of leaves replaces the city's ceaseless buzz, I find myself captivated by a new arrival. I'm Cade, the town's sought-after veterinarian, bound by the echoes of a past I can't outrun. And then, Avery enters my life like a breath of fresh mountain air.

Avery, a resilient single mother, has woven her way into the tapestry of our close-knit community with grace. Her daughter, Hailey, paints the world with hues only she can see, and Avery's devotion to her is a testament to a love that transcends the ordinary.

In the simplicity of Redwood Ridge, where the horizon stretches wide and the townsfolk share stories as freely as the breeze, Avery and I cross paths. She brings with her the echoes of a life left behind—the hustle, the expectations—and yet, in her eyes, I see a glimmer of a future she's yearning to shape anew.

As a veterinarian, I've mended broken bones and healed wounded hearts, but Avery challenges the walls I've built around my own. Her strength and vulnerability draw me in, sparking an unexpected connection that resonates with a melody I thought I'd lost.

Beneath the surface of my easygoing demeanor lies a tempest of memories, a tempest Avery unknowingly stirs. The loss of my sister, whose laughter once filled our childhood home but now only echoes in the recesses of my mind, is a weight I carry. She, too, danced to the rhythm of autism, a gentle cadence that faded into silence one fateful night.

As Avery and I navigate the uncharted territory of our burgeoning feelings, I grapple with the shadows of my past and the undeniable pull of the present. Can a town rooted in tradition and a love blossoming amidst adversity pave the way for redemption and healing? In Redwood Ridge, where the mountains stand tall and time moves at its own pace, perhaps the answer lies in the unexpected symphony two hearts create when they dare to embrace the melody of possibility.


The Cat Lady's Grumpy Billionaire
Hard pass on the grumpy billionaire who nearly cost Whiskers one of her nine lives. Never mind that he is the most gorgeous man I have ever laid eyes on.

Reeling from my longtime boyfriend's betrayal, I have sworn off men. Until Leonard.

Leonard who has everything going for him - handsome and with billions to his name, he is definitely way out of my league. I am after all, just a librarian with no family.

But Leonard is proving hard to ignore. His eyes promise me the world, and I am helpless to say no.

And Whiskers seem to approve.