
In the heart of Colorado Springs, Clara Ashwood stands as a beacon of joy and creativity, with her toy shop as a haven for the dreams of children. With her radiant smile and a heart as pure as the snow outside, she pours her soul into every toy she creates. But beneath her cheerful exterior lies a yearning for something more, a longing for a love that seems as elusive as the winter’s breeze.

True wants to start over again in the West without the painful memories of her past. She accepts a job as cook for the ranch cowboys. When the happy couples around her suggest True might find a cowboy to marry if she were to look, her painful past conjures too many memories to allow her to hope again…

Raised in a broken family and emotionally overlooked, Sherry Gore grew up without a solid foundation, a prisoner of her own poor choices, and at times without hope. A series of terrible mistakes left her feeling wrecked and alone and a sudden tragedy threw Sherry into an emotional tailspin too powerful to escape…