Some secrets are buried deep. Others grow wild beneath the trees.

Returning to the sleepy mountain town she swore she'd never see again, Avery Lane hopes to find peace—and maybe make sense of her uncle's sudden, suspicious death. But the golden pines of Autumnwood hold more than childhood memories. Unsettling clues begin to surface, and Avery's search for answers draws her into a tangled web of small-town secrets, missing evidence, and dangers that seem to watch her from the shadows.

Nate Walker, the town's stoic park ranger, lives by his own code: keep to himself and protect what matters. But when Avery's determination and courage spark something he thought long lost, Nate is pulled into her world—a world where every question uncovers a deeper threat, and every moment together could be their last.

As the crisp mountain air turns cold and leaves blaze gold, Avery and Nate must rely on each other to outwit the darkness closing in. But can they trust each other enough to survive? And when the truth comes to light, will it heal old wounds—or leave their hearts in the ruins?

When the Pines Turn Gold is a spellbinding blend of slow-burn romance and gripping suspense. Escape into a world where love is forged in danger, and every secret has roots.