In the untamed heart of Montana Territory, two souls from different worlds discover that the most breathtaking landscapes are found not only in nature, but in the journey toward each other’s hearts.

When ambitious artist Lydia Hayes arrives in Bozeman with her sketchbook and a commission from National Geographic, she’s determined to capture the raw beauty of the frontier. What she never expected was Joseph Calloway—a rugged, guarded rancher with a painful past who reluctantly agrees to be her guide. As they journey through Montana’s spectacular wilderness, from sweeping valleys to sacred mountains, their initial friction transforms into a profound connection that challenges everything they thought they knew about themselves and their futures.

Amidst encounters with the displaced Blackfoot people, threats from unscrupulous settlers, and the harsh realities of frontier life, Lydia and Joseph discover that sometimes the most accurate portraits are those that capture not just landscapes, but the human heart. When ancestral wisdom from the Blackfoot elders reveals the true nature of their connection, Lydia must decide whether her life’s canvas belongs in New York society or beneath Montana’s expansive sky.

A sweeping historical romance featuring:

• Opposites attract

• Grumpy-sunshine dynamic

• Forced proximity in the wilderness

• Emotional healing and redemption

• Cultural bridge-building

• Finding faith in unexpected places

• Slow-burn romance that blooms against breathtaking landscapes

Perfect for readers who love the frontier romance, cultural depth, spiritual journeys, and historical authenticity.