Mountain of Hope — Kes Hogan

William McCade sits in a wheelchair after almost being shot to death. On that fateful night, he lost his last living relative. While recuperating in his mountain cabin in North Carolina, he's forced to take in-house nurse Elle Wheeler into his home. Drawn to Elle's beauty, witty personality, and compassion, Mac struggles with his feelings for her while pursuing his one goal in life-to walk again. Elle admires Mac's strength and independence even when sitting in a wheelchair. She's determined to see him walk again. Being in close quarters, the two soon learn to trust each other and against their better judgment become lovers. But can the relationship last when Mac's therapy is completed? When Mac's would-be killer escapes, Mac immediately goes on the hunt, leaving Elle behind. Can Mac find the killer before he strikes again? Can Mac protect Elle when the killer comes knocking on her door?