Dash McHardie returned to Crabapple Landing a changed man—haunted by memories of his time spent in the military. Alone with his dog, Boomer, he hopes to find peace in the solitude of his childhood home. But when a violent blizzard hits the town, Dash's peace is shattered by the unexpected. Brooke Carrington, the girl in high school he crushed on but barely knew, arrives on his doorstep in desperate need of help. With her car stranded in the storm and no way to contact anyone, she’s forced to seek shelter wherever she can find it. As they wait out the storm together, old feelings resurface, and secrets are revealed—revelations that may tear them apart for good. Can they find the strength to overcome their demons and build a future together? Will the time they’re forced to spend together give them a second chance? This standalone book set in Crabapple Landing can be read separately. It comes with its own happily ever after (HEA).