Finding True North

Ryan Crowe thought he'd found his sanctuary in the quiet trails of Morgan's Creek and his work at the Bridgewater Community Center. After years of searching for acceptance and belonging his friendship with wildlife biologist Jon Mercer had become an unexpected anchor—until the arrival of an old military buddy threatens to unearth everything Ryan has worked to leave behind. As buried feelings surface and new connections deepen Ryan must navigate the delicate balance between his carefully guarded past and the possibility of a future he never dared imagine. Sometimes the most dangerous journey isn't through untamed wilderness—it's toward letting someone see who you really are. A tender story of second chances chosen family and finding home in the most unexpected places.