The only reason I’m a mail order bride is to move out of my car, simple as that. I don’t care who I get paired up with as long as they aren’t some creep. Just my luck, the first man I pair up with lives on a freaking mountain! I’m a city girl at heart, changing lifestyles is a bit too much. That is until I see who is my future other half. An older, plaid-wearing rescuer with a handsome set of features? Yes please. Sign me right up. Turns out, Bryson isn’t a creep at all. He’s a six foot grouch who looks like the last thing he wants is a wife. What luck. Well, pickers can’t be choosers, and I’ve got a whole week to see exactly what I’m getting myself into before any final decisions are made. If he thinks he can scare me away with that constant heavy gaze of his, then he’s got another thing coming.

I’ve come to Fairland to help save an endangered plant. Thankfully I won’t be alone, not when I have a mountain rescuer there to keep me safe. Unfortunately, the guy isn’t at all what I expect. Quinn is grumpy, silent, and has quite the staring problem. He’s also extremely good looking and makes it hard to concentrate at all times. Thanks to his attitude, focusing shouldn’t be a problem. The way he acts, I have to think the last place he wants to be is babysitting me while I do my job. Well, we’re going to be stuck together for weeks so he’s going to have to get used to spending time together. Knowing he’ll be counting down until his freedom, I’ll be trying to do the same. After all, the last thing I need is to actually enjoy all the attention he puts on me. Should be easy enough.

Do I stop by my brother’s workplace every day to stare at his hot boss every single day? Yes, yes I do. Does Ryder Mills even know of my existence? Not at all. That’s going to change. Not only am I going to make myself known, but I’m also going to ask him on a hiking date. I’ll confess my feelings and we’ll finally be the kind of couple I’ve fantasized us to be. If he rejects me, I’m totally not going to hike on the mountain by myself spitefully and get all lost and injured. That would be embarrassing and definitely childish. Good thing my plan is going to go exactly like I want it to.

The very first time Wesley stepped inside the clinic, he stole my heart the moment I first set my eyes on him. Injured and stubborn, I still remember that day like it was yesterday. A year later, I’m still hopelessly pining after the guy. It’s the short interactions and quick smiles that keep me prisoner. He’s a good friend and no matter how badly I want to upgrade our relationship, I don’t think I’ll ever get past the friendzone. When outside forces start to push and shove us together, it’s hard for feelings not to tangle. Throw in some confusion and misunderstandings in the mix and I’ve got the perfect formula for disaster. We might both need some guidance, but I’m determined to make the mountain rescuer mine.

After my divorce, I’m set on never letting my heart get hurt again. Love is off-limits. My friends think picking up a book will help ease the pain I’m feeling. A distraction, they say. I’ve never even gone inside the library. I’m not even a fan of reading. Instead of finding anything interesting, I discover a colorful librarian who insists on not letting me leave until I find something I want. Easier said than done. Especially when she starts flirting right off the bat. My heart isn’t allowed to beat for another woman, but Honey is something else. She’s breaking down all the walls I put up. A decade younger and lively, I don’t think anything is going to stop her determination to get what she wants. If I’m not careful, I might just fall for her and risk everything hurting myself all over again.