Part of Fool's Gold, book 6.2
First published 2012
Paige McLean has always dreamed of traveling beyond Fool's Gold, but adventure arrives at her door instead. A British surgeon named Alistair Woodbury needs temporary lodging when his original plans collapse. Paige offers him a place to stay in her welcoming small town. Alistair carries deep wounds from a recent tragedy. He has sworn off close connections and planned to keep moving. But Fool's Gold surprises him with its warmth, and Paige draws him in with her kindness and beauty. Their friendship deepens into something more intimate as they share quiet moments and tender kisses. The arrangement was meant to be brief. Alistair will eventually continue his travels, leaving Paige behind in the town she has never left. As his departure approaches, both must decide whether their growing bond can overcome the different paths they have chosen. Can a temporary visitor become a permanent resident? Will Paige's compassion be enough to heal Alistair's broken heart and convince him to stay?
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Fool's Gold
74 pages · ebook · HQN Books