MULBERRY HOLLOW

Dr. Avery Robinson has only ever wanted to take care of her small-town community in Riverbend Gap. She fought her way through medical school and residency and finally opened a clinic to serve her North Carolina town. Her dad’s recent near-death experience has left her desperate to better equip and staff the clinic, and her recent commitment to a life of singleness leaves her with plenty of time in which to accomplish those goals.

Contractor Wes Mathews is nearly finished hiking the Appalachian Trail in honor of his recently deceased best friend when he falls terribly ill. He stumbles into the nearest town and soon finds himself indebted to the young beautiful doctor who owns the clinic. In lieu of payment, he proposes a trade that will keep him in town—and away from obligations to his best friend’s sister—for several weeks.

But as Avery and Wes spend time together, their friendship begins moving into unexpected territory, and soon they both begin to question their plans for the future. But will Wes be able to let go of the debt he owes his best friend? And will Avery find the courage to risk everything for love?