Juniper Ridge

After their high school romance ended, Caleb Walker packed up and left Juniper Ridge behind. Ten years later—newly single and longing for a fresh start—he finds himself back in the mountain town he once called home.

When landscape photographer Andrew Whitaker arrives in Juniper Ridge for a quiet winter assignment, he expects a few weeks of stunning mountain vistas and a swift departure. He certainly doesn't expect a sudden blizzard to trap him inside Fern & Fable, the cozy, snow-dusted bookstore cafe run by a woman whose quiet warmth disrupts all his plans.

Matt Briggs has loved Nicole Pierce for as long as he can remember—but always from the safety of friendship. As best friends and volunteer search and rescue partners, she’s the one constant he’s never questioned. Crossing that line feels too risky. Nicole already carries so much, and loving her has always meant protecting her—even from himself. Nicole Pierce learned early that love can disappear in an instant. Losing her father reshaped everything, teaching her to be strong, responsible, and careful with her heart.