According to town gossip, I'm a grumpy mountain man.

They're right.

What I 'm not is a beach Barbie babysitter.

Yet, that is exactly what's going to happen.

After 10 years as an Army Ranger, all I want is the peace I find in my mountain cabin.

Winter's approaching.

I'm looking forward to long hours of reading in front of the fire.

What I'm not expecting.

My best friend asking me to safeguard the woman who means the world to him... his sister.

All winter long.

She's gorgeous.

Fashionable.

Way too bubbly.

AND... from the city.

There are so many reasons why this woman's off-limits.

Yet, I can't stop thinking about her.

I won't lose my heart to the only woman who has ever made me want more.

She's heartbreak wrapped in a dark red bow.

I don't believe in happily ever afters.

Do I?

Deanna Lilly delivers heartwarming HEA stories that pull you in and make you feel like one of the family. If you like all the feels with only sweet kisses, this story is for you. Fans of Hallmark and Lifetime movies enjoy Deanna Lilly's books.

*Reader's Note: This is an ex-military story. There are several mentions of trauma and injuries the men endured. There are no gore or graphic descriptions, but the situations described could trigger some readers.

What readers are saying:
I've read all of Ms Lilly's books and found them to be interesting and well written. Love the clean approach to a romantic novel as well as the salute to veterans and what these men and women go through when they are wounded and broken. I appreciate them so much! I have the 3rd novel release date on my calendar and look forward to it's arrival! Joe L.

This book sort of sneaks up on you. Reading along, I thought, hmm this is sweet, I wonder if it has any surprises and then realized I was bawling (happy tears) at the end. Michelle F.

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