She's a billionaire widow with no intention of succumbing to love. He's a former Olympic skier recovering from a nasty divorce. Neither's looking for love. Does fate have other plans?

Crystal

Two years ago, I lost my billionaire husband because of a reckless ski accident. Since then, I've been trying to rebuild my life. I moved to Emerson Pass, the small town I loved as a child, and opened a kitchen shop. Spending time with my best friend, donating money to charities, and giving cooking lessons from my store had been a welcome distraction from my grief.

Until my house burned to the ground. Without warning, my life changed yet again and I was forced to move in temporarily with friends. All fine. Except for the gorgeous housemate who also lost his home in the fire. We can't keep our hands off each other. I know I'm not ready for anything remotely close to falling in love. Not to mention he's a skier and a daredevil. I swore I'd never risk loving a man like that ever again.

Garth

I won't be burned again. My ex-wife took most of my money and left me heart broken. I have no interest in a relationship. I came to Emerson Pass to ski and enjoy a simple life without complications. All good. Except my house burned to the ground. And now I'm sleeping across the hall from a woman I cannot seem to resist. What started as friendship, quickly became more. Resisting her has proven impossible. Nothing good can come from our attraction. Yet, I can't seem to stop thinking about her.

Enjoy an emotional journey back to Emerson Pass in this friends-to-lovers tale of an unexpected chance at happiness by USA Today Bestselling author Tess Thompson.