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The story follows Piper and Brandon two individuals who are wanting to forget their pasts.

With an unexpected breakup, Piper finds herself taking a reality check. As working at a diner in a small town as a waitress and realising that this town may not be the place for her she starts to imagine of rebuilding her life.

However with a wild fire on the horizon it causes truck driver Brandon to colloid into the world by staying that same small town longer that they both thought so.

What started as a one night stand ends up being more and as the story follows through we discover more about their character and their growing feelings for one another. But with hurdles in their way and unexpected questions it causes them to drift, nevertheless with a passion they both cannot deny they still find each other coning back into one another’s arms.

It was a passionate, heartfelt story that moved very differently to other reads, it is worth a read of your looking for a good romance with a realistic story.

– Book Fanatic

Blurb:

When Piper walks in on her boyfriend with another woman, she ends up alone, walking the highway leading into Fort McKay in Northern Alberta. Piper realizes how much she’s sacrificed for this relationship-her friends, her lifestyle, and most importantly, her career as a chef-and she determines to leave this small town behind and reclaim her independence. But when a semi-truck pulls up behind her and lurches to a stop, she fears her night is about to get worse.

Desperate for some respite from his gossip-worthy life, tech millionaire Brandon takes up long-haul trucking after a messy divorce. While driving into Fort McKay, he sees a woman walking on the side of the highway. Trying to be a gentleman, he pulls over and tries to offer her a ride. She refuses-yet the look in her eyes makes him feel protective of her at first sight.

When Piper and Brandon have a chance encounter the next day, the chemistry be- tween them is undeniable. Neither is looking for love, but they end up spending a hot afternoon together. Brandon’s awaiting business in Edmonton and Piper’s newly-single mindset allow both to say goodbye quickly and get on with their lives. But wildfires rag- ing in the area force Brandon to stay in Fort McKay, leading to a smouldering week with Piper. Despite Piper’s reluctance to depend on another man and Brandon’s determination not to fall in love, they both start to realize how incredible they are together. Piper opens up in ways she never knew possible, and Brandon remembers how it feels to love someone.

As the wildfires rage closer, evacuation orders pressure the lovers to decide on their future. Piper’s friend Danielle knows these two are falling in love and implores Piper to take a leap in this passionate relationship. But Piper has to make her own decision: Will she keep her promise to reclaim her independence, or will she follow Brandon back to his life in Edmonton?…