In this captivating love story set against the stark beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, Hannah Gray returns to her hometown after the death of her parents. Once wild and impulsive, she shut her heart off to love and adventure after her parents died. When she meets Luke Winters, their immediate attraction is overwhelming. Burned once before, Luke has committed himself to nothing but casual dalliances with women. Rugged and smoldering, he finds no shortage of women happy to oblige. When Hannah comes along, he questions what he might be missing. Both fight the depth of their feelings--love is not part of the plan. Hannah's sense of identity is shaken when she unearths a surprising truth about her family. Meanwhile, Luke's interfering family and complications from his past challenge Hannah and Luke to face their true feelings for each other. Can two people who don't believe love is worth the risk find the courage to face their fears and open their hearts? *All novels in this series are full-length standalone novels with an HEA.