Alex Sullivan runs the Snug Harbor Lodge. Her family owns many hotels but the Snug Harbor Lodge is her favorite. She doesn’t like city life and loves the peace and quiet of the wilderness. The only guest at the lodge is Grant Malone, who shows up after Alex’s grandfather recommends the place to Grant. He seems edgy and tense at first, but the tranquility of the place begins to affect him, and he begins to unwind. (He is a New York City cop who is considering quitting the police force after a shooting he was involved in.) Grant and Alex become attracted to each other, but will Grant return to the city and forget about Alex?

This was an easy-going romance with very likable characters. I enjoyed the lodge location, the snow, and the solitude. Alex was a very independent and self-sufficient heroine. Grant was a troubled hero, but a good guy. They got to know each other before they went to bed with each other, which was nice. There was also a small amount of suspense at the end.

A pleasing read by Ruth Langan. ( )