Meeting Me, Loving You

She dreams of leaving Maple Lake. His greatest desire has always been to come back. Can their hearts cross somewhere in the middle?

When her family moves away from Maple Lake, Juliet buries her loneliness under grad school studies and hospital shifts. Fun and games are the last thing on her mind when Cameron Dunne suddenly enters her life.

The handsome, bearded teacher-resembling a lumberjack, rather than a math nerd-is determined to be the friend Juliet needs, encouraging her to let loose despite the schedule that consumes her life. The two of them soon embark on a mission to experience their hometown through fresh eyes.

Together, they rediscover Maple Lake as if seeing it for the first time, embracing its beauty in the same way as the tourists who visit. From hiking through the mountains, to studying for Juliet's nursing exams, their attraction is undeniable.

Will they surrender to love, or let old wounds dictate their future?

You'll enjoy the first book in the Hearts of Maple Lake series if you like a four-season timeline and lean toward tropes like slow burn, age gap, small town, and brother's best friend. With a sweet dog and plenty of outdoor activities in a mountain tourist town, you'll find this closed-door romance warm and refreshing, like a mug of hot cocoa on a cool night.