***Contains explicit sexual situations and adult language. For readers over 18.Riley Michaels fought to be born, and the struggle never quite ended. The only son of Shea and Ryan Michaels, he has spent his entire twenty years attempting not to walk in his father's shoes, except in taking over the family veterinarian business. Riley's days are consumed with books, school, and work. He's also harboring a secret -- one no one will understand, especially his dad. Now his life has become even more complicated. His world of tranquility will be shaken and his resolve tested.Gabriella Tobin knows nothing about Riley, but everything about his father. She is attractive, hardworking, and has never wanted for anything. Being treated like a princess every day made each moment effortless, but now that she knows the truth, nothing can quell the ache in her heart. Her entire life is a lie. Working as a veterinarian is satisfying, but that alone can't extinguish the grief she's suffered the last year. Now, at thirty and looking for a change of scenery as well as an escape, she thinks Alaska may be the answer. But Gabe too holds a secret so dark it could destroy everyone around her.