Seasons Heartbeat — Vella Munn

Warm days are melting winter's snow at Lake Serene when Alisha arrives at the family's mountain cabin which is full of memories both good and painful. Should she repair it or sell and never again study the pristine water or hear the wind in the evergreens?



Lake Serene represents one thing to Nate -- a place to earn a living. He doesn't feel it's magic. Once his work here is finished he'll move on as he's done since a barred door opened years ago.



Realizing Alisha needs his expertise, Nate steps beyond his self-imposed isolation. Watching the competent, muscular man at work, Alisha feels alive, sexual. She longs to trust him, but Nate hides his emotions and she carries her own inner burdens.



They bond over a shared love of Alisha's mutt Bruce and the area's wildlife. Loneliness and need bring them closer. Leads to lovemaking.



But are they capable of asking for and receiving forgiveness?



SEASONS HEARTBEAT is a planned four-book romance series by a veteran romance writer. It is set at a quiet lake in the Oregon wilderness. SPRING is the first story. SUMMER will be released in February followed by FALL and WINTER.