The mountain was meant to be my refuge—a quiet place to breathe, to let down my guard, to finally be me. But then he shows up. The man I’ve been secretly crushing on. The one I’ve watched from afar, convinced he could never feel the same. Now he’s here, and the silence I once craved is filled with stolen glances, lingering touches, and the kind of laughter that feels like home. I bought this land on the mountain to be alone. But maybe what I needed… was him.
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Emily Shacklette is an avid reader, Swiftie and cat lady. She loves romantic tension and spice that lasts for pages. She currently resides in the heart of beautiful San Francisco with her husband and Olive, Punky, and Chicken (her cat children). When she's not reading or writing, you can find her watching Community, riding her Peloton, or listening to Taylor Swift as loudly as the volume will go. Find her on Instagram (@authoremilyshack / @emilyshaack) YouTube (Emily Shack) and TikTok (@authoremilyshaack). authoremilyshack.com
