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Shelby craves a break from her L.A. life—and her heartbreak. Escaping the sting of unrequited love, she embarks on a solo vacation, hoping to find solace in the serenity of a rustic mountain resort. What she doesn’t expect is Carol, the enigmatic resort manager who carries her own emotional baggage, holding her back from finding true connection. What begins as a fleeting vacation fling transforms into a profound journey of healing and self-discovery. Together, Shelby and Carol must confront the ghosts of their pasts to make room for love, trust, and the promise of a brighter future.

An honest account of a woman's trek on the John Muir Trail is captured in this lively trail journal. Celebrate her joy as the beauty of the High Sierra in California is slowly revealed, feel the comradery of trail friends she meets along the way, and sympathize with her when all she wants is for the trail to end. Along the way — hikers of all ages — but especially mature hikers, will see how she and her husband met challenges head-on, lightened their load, planned meals and managed daily logistics for more than three weeks on the trail.