For five years, Sela Fox has run her redwood burl gift shop and tried to move past her husband's death. When she unexpectedly meets a stranger in the mist-laden forest surrounding her property, something is kindled between them. But can she trust Evan Blackand is she willing to let the past fade? Evan Black's relationship with his father has never been ideal, but he's shocked to learn his father expects him to woo widow Sela to secure her land for a big development deal. Evan plans to appease his father by meeting Selathen make a clean break altogether. That is, until he finds his heart drawn to her. As Evan wrestles over confronting Sela with the reason behind his sudden appearance, a long-hidden secret upsets both his and Sela's intentions. Will it end their growing attraction, too?
A war hero’s scars are still raw to the touch until a gifted artist paints his heart. Romeo Merete was wounded in Afghanistan, and multiple surgeries couldn’t restore his face. But his scars run deeper than he ever imagined, and the last thing he expects is the beautiful artist who looks straight through him, threatening to expose his heart. Camille Westover is one contest away from her dream of an art school scholarship. But she’s lost her inspiration to pain—until a wounded soldier captures her heart. Unfortunately, her dream would lead her far from the one place and the one person she loves the most. When Camille’s chances of winning are sabotaged and a possible stalker suspected, Romeo is concerned about more than losing the woman he loves to her dream. Can he accept the truth of what Camille sees when she looks at him? Will Camille discover the hope of love that stands before her?
Graeme’s discoveries might be his downfall. Graeme has existed in a state of dread for far too long. Conducting research high in the crowns of ancient redwoods, he’s almost convinced that he’s not hiding like a coward from the demons of his past. That is, until stunning Alexa discovers him and tips over his world in the treetops. Then he’s torn between revealing what he’s found. . . and disappearing altogether. This is Alexa’s last chance to prove she’s capable of producing an award-winning documentary. But she never expected she’d have to return to the place she fled years ago. A place that still holds nightmares for her. When Graeme stands in the way of completing her work, Alexa wants to know why. As their greatest fears collide in the heart of the wilderness, Alexa and Graeme must learn to trust in God’s plan, not only for the moment, but for the rest of their lives. Can they each bury the past long enough to nurture love?