True North

Sarina Bowen

Audrey Kidder is an ambitious aspiring chef whose internship brings her back to rural Vermont—and into the path of Griffin Shipley, a gruff orchardist determined to protect his family’s farm. As apple harvest season draws them into close quarters, their undeniable attraction clashes with competing loyalties, career ambitions, and the pressures facing Griffin’s beloved community. Set against crisp autumn landscapes and the warmth of small-town life, this heartfelt romance explores family, home, second chances, and the courage to choose what truly matters. Sarina Bowen blends witty chemistry, emotional depth, and an irresistibly atmospheric Vermont setting in this charming contemporary romance.

Sarina Bowen

After a traumatic overseas experience leaves her haunted by nightmares, adventurous Lark Wainwright retreats to Vermont to help her best friend at the Shipley family orchard. There, she finds unexpected comfort in Zach, a quiet and sheltered farmhand whose lack of worldly experience conceals a deep well of patience and compassion. As the two slowly build trust and discover an irresistible connection, Lark must confront the pain she has kept hidden and decide whether she can risk letting someone into her life. Set amid autumn orchards and the warmth of a close-knit family, this poignant romance explores healing, vulnerability, trust, and the courage to begin again.