by Emily March
First published 2011
Gabriel Callahan retreats to a mountain estate in Eternity Springs, Colorado, desperate for solitude after losing everything he once valued. The talented architect wants nothing more than to withdraw from the world. His plans crumble when veterinarian Nic Sullivan becomes his neighbor. The vibrant, practical woman refuses to let Gabriel disappear into his grief. She starts small, bringing him a dog that needs care. Then she presents him with a renovation project that might draw him back to his craft. Her persistent efforts lead to an unexpected night together that changes everything. When Nic becomes pregnant, Gabriel faces his greatest challenge yet. The tragedy that destroyed his previous life still haunts him. He must decide whether he can forgive himself for past failures. Can he embrace the possibility of a new beginning with Nic and their unborn child in this small Colorado town?
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Eternity Springs, Colorado
336 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Ballantine Books