When a wildlife biologist and a Montana rancher share one unforgettable night, Victoria thinks adoption is the kindest solution for everyone—until Ryan refuses to let their son go, and she realizes how devastatingly wrong she's been. Now Vick is desperate to rebuild the trust she shattered and reclaim her place in their child's life, but Ryan has walls built high and a heart that refuses to forgive. Watching these two fiercely passionate people navigate second chances, hard truths, and the messy reality of co-parenting is utterly gripping, especially when a dangerous encounter forces Rye to see that some wounds heal better with love than with pride. Joan Johnston delivers the perfect blend of gritty Western tension and swoon-worthy redemption that'll have you rooting for their family from start to finish!

Reading soundtrack

Listen while you read

Spotify

yearningredemptiveachingpassionaterustic

Raw, acoustic country-folk melodies layered with modern indie soul. Capture the ache of regret, the tension of forced togetherness, and slow-burn passion rekindling. Think weathered vulnerability, heartfelt apologies, and the kind of longing that builds through sleepless nights. Include artists like Sturgill Simpson, Colbie Caillat, and The Lumineers.

Build the vibe

No strong reader playlist surfaced yet, but this soundtrack prompt is tuned to the book's mood.

Paste the copied prompt into Spotify's AI Playlist flow. It is Premium/mobile gated, so Hotlist keeps this one-tap handoff until direct playlist creation is connected.