She’s a single mom with no time for romance. He’s her brother’s best friend, back in town to escape the chaos of city life. Can a childhood crush grow into forever, or will old fears and loyalties keep them apart?

Ashlan Dewitt is busy juggling her roles as assistant manager of the Coffee Loft and single mom to her five-year-old son, Ezra. After her ex walked out before Ezra was born, Ashlan locked her heart away, determined to protect herself and her son. But when Beau Travers, her brother’s ruggedly handsome best friend, moves back to their small town, her resolve begins to waver.

Beau has always harbored feelings for Ashlan, but the unspoken rule about not dating his best friend’s sister kept him at bay. Now, back in the mountains to find peace from the pressures of city life, he realizes Ashlan might just be the missing piece in his dream of a family and a simpler, slower-paced future.

As sparks fly and feelings deepen, Beau must decide if he’s willing to risk his friendship to pursue the woman he loves. And Ashlan must find the courage to trust again, or she might let her shot at happiness slip away.