A swoon-worthy romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix! A smokin’ hot single father & a heroine running from her past collide in an emotional small town romance. Alaska offers Emma the chance for a fresh start. She has less than zero need for a man, thank you very much. But she wasn’t counting on Trey Holden. He’s so hot, her defenses melt at nothing more than a smile. He’s also a father, pilot, and lawyer all in one. Meanwhile, Emma’s life is more than a hot mess. It’s absolutely not smart to fall for Trey. Yet, smart isn’t part of the equation when the fire between Trey and Emma burns too hot to be ignored. The past Emma’s trying to escape follows her to Alaska. Even though Trey is everything she needs, she pushes him away just when she needs him most. Trey isn’t a man to walk away from a challenge. He’s that kind of hero—strong, protective and willing to fight for the woman he loves. Trey & Emma’s story is perfect for readers who love small town romance and protective heroes who fall for smart, sassy heroines. *A full-length, standalone romance. Keywords: Small town contemporary romance series, winter snow Alaska frontier western novels, ski lodge wilderness books vacation travel, Contemporary hero, Family sagas romantic novels love story, women’s adventure rugged, alpha new beginnings