I came to Blue Ridge for peace-a quiet town nestled in the mountains, the perfect place to escape and start fresh. But what I found was Cole Matthews, a man whose grumpy exterior matched the rugged landscape. He's not interested in showing me around or being my tour guide. Yet here we are, stuck together in this small town with its hidden stories and unexpected tension. I'm determined to break through his walls, to uncover the real man beneath the rough edges, but Cole seems just as determined to keep me at arm's length. The more time we spend together, the more I realize Blue Ridge isn't just a place for me to explore-it's where I'll discover my own truth, and maybe, if I'm lucky, crack through the ice that surrounds Cole. Will I be able to find the beauty behind his bitterness, or am I just chasing after a story that's too painful for either of us to tell?