Overview

It was supposed to be a hook-up.
It wasn’t supposed to be forever.

Zachariah Baxter is used to playing alone.

Raised on the road by a grandfather who taught him to fiddle, he learned early not to count on anyone staying for long. Whitebark County is just another stop. A few sets at the fair. No promises.

Then Sheriff's Deputy Colton McAllen shows up to listen.

Zach's been watched before. This is the first time he's wanted to be seen.

Colton has roots—a badge, family land, a life built on not wanting too much. He's never been the guy someone stays for. Falling for a traveling musician who's already planning his next exit isn't smart.

It isn't temporary either.