She’s not supposed to stay. I’m not supposed to care. But now I can’t imagine Big Wood without her.
Delaney
This gig was supposed to be a three-month detour, not a detour of the heart. I came to Big Wood to run the summer program, earn some credibility, and keep my career on track—not to fall for the gruff single dad with the world’s most complicated walls. But Jace Ramsey sees more than I want him to, and every time I try to pull away, his kids pull me deeper in. I should keep my distance. I should protect my heart. But something about this town—and this man—feels like home.
Jace
I’ve got two kids, a full-time job managing the Big Wood Visitor Center, and zero interest in letting anyone else get close—not after the way my ex walked out. But then Delaney Hart shows up, all sunshine and stubbornness, flipping my routine upside down and somehow getting my daughter to smile more than I’ve seen in years. I tell myself it’s just temporary. She’s just temporary. So why does the thought of her leaving feel like the one thing I can’t handle?
