Winter. Resort manager Shaw Chamberlin is here at his wealthy uncle's command—and because he needs to live far from where a nightmare he was responsible for took place. At least he chose well in hiring Haley Walters to run the snowmobile operation. However, she can't do everything on her own. Helping her with winter all around makes Shaw long to spend more time with her. Haley chose a place to live that's far from her past. She'll work with Shaw in creating remote trails and sharing the reality of fresh wolf tracks, explore their growing emotional and physical feelings for each other. Maybe start to fall in love. Christmas brings a mountain celebration with others followed by a night at an isolated cabin. Surrounded by nature with the wolf nearby, they surrender their bodies to each other. Dare they reveal their deepest secrets or is the risk too great?

Fall. For years Terron Sax was responsible for and dedicated to others and can finally put himself first. He doesn't want to hear about waitress Kolina Childs' concern for the stray she calls Shadow. He'll enjoy her company while keeping his emotions locked away. Kolina doesn't know what she wants to do with her life, just that the longer she's in the mountains, the more connected she feels to them. She'll talk to Terron about a homeless dog, wolf rumors, even about their growing physical attraction. What she won't do is let him get close to her heart. An injury ends her waitressing days. Even though doing so brings up unwanted memories, Terron responds to her concerns about her future. He also takes her in his arms, spends the night with her. By morning light, fear swamps Kolina. The only man she ever loved died suddenly. She will not be hurt again! Then the mountain—or is it a wolf—takes Shadow.

Summer brings with it memories of the day firefighter Echo Rose nearly lost her life. She devotes herself to protecting her beloved trees and sheltering her heart. After contractor Rey Bowen's career imploded, he had no choice but to work at Lake Serene's small resort. He resents the restrictions Echo places on the project. Echo doesn't want to care about Rey but his dedication and commitment is the same as what drives her. Rey realizes he isn't the only one whose self-confidence has been shaken. Barriers collapse and secrets are revealed followed by vulnerability and regret. It's too much too soon. Or is it? Then Rey is offered the job of a lifetime—one that will take him far away.

As Alisha Hearne studies the family cabin, she's surrounded by painful memories and yet the solitude speaks to her. The resort across the lake from Alisha’s cabin represents one thing to Nate Quaid—where he earns a living. Once his work here is finished he’ll move on as he has done ever since a barred door unlocked years ago. Despite their reservations, loneliness and need bring them together but are they capable of revealing their deepest secrets? Of asking for understanding and forgiveness?

One Day. (novella) Five years ago Jes and Shyla Croft spent their honeymoon at Lake Serene. Now they've returned to end their marriage. The love that once completed them died under the demands of Jes's business and Shyla's loneliness. Instead of quickly ending their time together, they spend hours searching for the wilderness' wildlife for Shyla to photograph. No matter what went wrong between them, they still share a love of nature. Then Jes hands Shyla a piece of paper that will make more of an impact on their futures than divorce papers.