Fleeing Melbourne and her broken relationship, Gloria Grant still has one ace up her sleeve—a job offer to work with traumatized horses in Wyoming. But instead of blissful mountain air and fulfilling ranch work, she finds a family ruined by tragedy and a ranch owner who refuses to let Gloria near her horses. After a tragic event, Lo Ballantyne has no interest in riding her horses any longer. And she certainly doesn’t want to let anyone close—especially not a stranger from Australia. But when Gloria stubbornly refuses to leave, her free spirit and the natural beauty around them begin to break through Lo’s walls. Though Gloria tries to bury her feelings for Lo she knows she sees her own desire reflected in Lo’s eyes. The sensible thing to do is let her go. But Gloria rarely does the sensible thing…

Gloria Grant is madly in love with Lo Ballantyne and with Christmas fast approaching, happiness seems to be life on a Wyoming ranch. Despite the frost outside, there is warmth inside. Lo is attempting to reinvigorate her career and Gloria is pushing toward her dressage goals. But then Gloria does something that could jeopardize Lo's love. Can dreams come true or will one decision cause an avalanche and bring them crashing down? Happiness is a Shade of Blue is the highly anticipated sequel to The Lines of Happiness.