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 itโs the perfect setting for firstsโand secondsโof all kindsโฆ
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 doesnโt want to leave. And when the innkeeper needs someone to fill in, Sam is thrilled to take the jobโher first! For once, sheโs 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 bossโฆ
The last thing Nate Breyer needs is a debutante dilettante mucking up his business. How his sisterโand co-ownerโcouldโve hired Sam is beyond him. Nateโs known women like Sam beforeโhe was engaged to one once. With no options, heโll just have to keep his eye on her while also keeping his distance. But to his surprise it turns out Samโs got a knack for the job, and for putting folks at easeโincluding Nate. As businessโand pleasureโheat up their relationship, Nate finds himself ready to do anything to persuade the runaway-bride to stay permanently goneโฆ
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