The Hiker and Me — MacKenzie Stowe

Alicia had just buried her mother and needed to get away from her annoying sister and the drama she caused. She decides to grieve in the one place that her mother had always loved. Standing overlooking the valley floor, she is overcome by her sadness and loss. She doesn't see the tall handsome stranger next to her until he hands her his handkerchief.Steve was heading home after a few days of rest and relaxation when he spots the sad-eyed beauty. Wanting to know more about her, he offers her some comfort. He never expected her to stir something in him that he long thought buried, or she would make him forget about his work and commitments and offer up his services as her tour guide.Alone in the wilderness, they soak up the beauty that surrounds them and they start to feel a connection. Can Alicia forget her grief long enough to open her heart to someone special? Can Steve get his mind off his work to see the opportunity that is right in front of him?