Laura Tanner eagerly accepts the opportunity for a winter vacation in Crystal Springs, the tiny Wisconsin town filled with childhood summer memories. Her duties on the Christmas tree farm while her relatives take a vacation gives her the perfect change of scene one year after her husband's murder. She plans to work on a delayed dream of a bookstore -- and prod her private investigator uncle to take some action on her husband's case.
Brad Asher's military career ended with injuries in Afghanistan. Family welcomed him home, where he's still finding his place via several part-time jobs. Laura's return to the community gives him hope for a second chance with the girl who spent summers with the neighbors.
But trouble follows Laura from St. Louis. Will Brad be able to keep her safe and in his life?

Raised in a household filled with books, it was only natural that Ellen Parker grew into an avid reader. She turned to writing as a second career and enjoys spinning the type of story which appeals to multiple generations. She encourages her readers to share her work with mother or daughter ? or both.
Ellen currently lives in St. Louis. When not guiding characters to "happily ever after" she's apt to be reading, walking in the neighborhood, or tending her tiny garden. You can find her on the web at www.ellenparkerwrites.wordpress.com and www.facebook.com/ellenparkerwrites.