KIMBALL Life is good—I spend most of my time at the shelter taking care of animals who need me and finding them forever homes where they’ll thrive. The only downside to my life is that I don’t have anyone to share it with. I’ve been able to push that need aside for years now, but as the people around me find love, it’s a harder reality to ignore. Still, I’m okay with waiting for the right man. I’m not prepared for the spark between Nathan and I the first time we meet, especially with the way he sneers at me and makes assumptions about why I’m on his grandfather’s land. What a shame that the first man I’ve felt something for in so long is a jerk. I guess everything in life can’t be good. It doesn’t take long for him to learn that I’m not out to get Mr. Jacobson and how everyone supports his unofficial animal sanctuary. His apology is genuine, but I have a feeling I shouldn’t allow my heart to get involved even though his eyes beg me to let him in. By the time he breaks through my walls, I’ve forgotten why I wasn’t sure about him, but was he ever meant to stay? NATHAN I keep stepping in it and messing up my life. First, my inability to hide my disgust and distrust for the client I’m defending lands me with forced vacation time. Suddenly, the partner position I’ve been working towards looks farther away than ever. Maybe the future I’ve been chasing isn’t the one for me. Going to Sweetwater Valley, a place I haven’t visited in years, to see my grandfather should be the perfect place to get my head on straight. I barely get a lungful of the fresh air or experience the slower pace before I’m making assumptions about the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. Kimball doesn’t deserve my ire, accusations, or frustrations. By the time I realize she helps my grandfather with his animal sanctuary, along with the rest of the town, I’ve already made a horrible first impression. Kimball is empathetic, driven, and makes me feel things I never have before. When I’m ready to admit the attraction between us is off the charts and apologize for my misstep, is it too late? Even though I know she’s mine, it would be wrong to build something in Sweetwater Valley when I’m only visiting, but can I stop myself? When my old life comes calling, which future is the right one for me? 18+. If you like alpha heroes and an insta-love story that is sweet but isn’t necessarily simple, then this is for you. No cheating with a guaranteed HEA. It is a standalone and the seventh small town romance in the Sweetwater Valley series.