In the wake of an unexpected inheritance, Autumn Tucker seizes the opportunity to break free from her predictable existence and move to a small mountain town in the heart of Washington. Ignoring her usual overthinking, she embraces the unknown and the thrill of starting anew in Silver Ridge. Little does she know that her uncle's bequest holds more surprises than she ever imagined.
Upon arriving at her late uncle's Bed and Breakfast, Autumn's excitement falters as she confronts the dilapidated state of the property. From peeling wallpaper to a broken banister, it becomes clear that her uncle's description of a B&B was a loose interpretation. However, despite the initial setbacks, Autumn falls in love with the town and finds herself drawn to the enigmatic and irresistibly attractive Joel North.
Joel’s magnetic presence holds a secret allure and awakens a forbidden desire within Autumn, which she chooses to ignore. Yet, as she delves deeper into her family's past, she realizes that Silver Ridge holds more than just a quaint facade. Family secrets lurk beneath the surface, and Joel seems to hold the key to unlocking the truth. But there is one question he refuses to answer, leaving Autumn to navigate the mystery on her own.
As Autumn embarks on the arduous task of rebuilding the old mansion, she begins to understand that her uncle's true gift lies in the revelations hidden within its walls. With every restoration, she uncovers more about her family's history and the life she thought she knew. Along the way, she must confront her deepest fears, trust her instincts, and decide if Joel is a mere distraction or the missing piece to her complicated puzzle.
Karice loves writing about friendships, small towns, sisters, secrets, and men that are keepers! It might have something to do with marrying her high school sweetheart. Sometimes the stories are set off the coast of Washington, where she grew up and started her family, or in a small mid-west village with meddling neighbors and nosy book clubs where she's always spent a good amount of time. She just never knows where the characters will take her. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from the U of W.