Winter Beginnings by Annee Jones

A broken heart, a new beginning, and a secret that could change everything…

Aurora “Rory”:
After my world came crashing down—my ex-fiancé, my business partner, the man I thought I knew—betrayed me in every possible way, I needed an escape. When my best friend mentioned a rundown Victorian mansion in Wintervale, Montana, something inside me said it was time for a fresh start. So I bought it, sight unseen, hoping to turn it into a quant Airbnb and rebuild my life in this quiet, snowy town. What I didn’t expect? The charmingly gruff contractor, Cass Whitlock, whose touch sends sparks through me, and a scruffy black dog I’ve named Bramble, who’s as loyal as he is lovable. As I work to restore the inn, I’m slowly learning to trust again—but Cass is hiding something, and I’m not sure if my heart can take being broken again.

Cass:
When newcomer Rory Lancaster hired me to restore the old mansion she just bought, I told myself it was just another job. But working on the Evergreen Inn has stirred up more than old memories—it’s made me feel things I’ve tried to bury for years. The mansion isn’t just any property; it’s tied to my family’s past, a legacy I walked away from a long time ago. Rory doesn’t know the truth, and as we grow closer, I’m afraid that when she finds out, it’ll ruin everything. She’s been hurt before, and the last thing I want is to break her trust—but keeping my secret is starting to feel like a mistake I can’t undo.

WINTER BEGINNINGS is perfect for fans of sweet & steamy small-town romance. If you love Hallmark-style love stories with a touch of spice, a cute pet, and a dash of mystery, this book will sweep you off your feet! Enjoy the fun, flirty energy and heartwarming romance that blooms between two people who never saw love coming. This is Book 1 of Annee Jones’ EVERGREEN LOVE series, featured in the Seasons in Montana multi-author collection.