The mountain town of Nugget, California, may be tiny, but with its breathtaking scenery, fresh air, and lovable locals, it has everything. Not to mention itβs the perfect setting for firstsβand secondsβof all kindsβ¦
On the day of her glitzy New York City wedding, society girl Samantha Dunsbury ditches her Wall Street groom, and hops in her convertible. Her only plan is to head west. But when a pit stop lands her at a lovely Victorian inn in Nugget, she doesnβt want to leave. And when the innkeeper needs someone to fill in, Sam is thrilled to take the jobβher first! For once, sheβs going to do what makes her happy. She just has to figure out what happy looks like. She never expects it to look like her surly new bossβ¦
The last thing Nate Breyer needs is a debutante dilettante mucking up his business. How his sisterβand co-ownerβcouldβve hired Sam is beyond him. Nateβs known women like Sam beforeβhe was engaged to one once. With no options, heβll just have to keep his eye on her while also keeping his distance. But to his surprise it turns out Samβs got a knack for the job, and for putting folks at easeβincluding Nate. As businessβand pleasureβheat up their relationship, Nate finds himself ready to do anything to persuade the runaway-bride to stay permanently goneβ¦
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