The Orchard at Winter's Edge

By Kristen Barenthaler

In the quiet town of Pine Hollow, winter hides more than snow. It hides the truth.

When Melisa arrives in Pine Hollow seeking a fresh start, she expects a sleepy New England town and a temporary escape from her own complicated life. What she finds instead is a community on the brink of unraveling - and a man whose past is about to collide with hers in ways neither of them could have predicted.

Josh Hale has spent years trying to outrun the shadows of his family's legacy. But when a violent winter storm uncovers long-buried secrets, Josh is forced to confront the truth about the grandmother he thought was dead, the father he never knew, and the lies that shaped his entire childhood.

As Pine Hollow reels from the fallout, Melisa becomes Josh's unexpected anchor - steady, warm, and unafraid to face the darkness with him. Together, they navigate a town shaken by betrayal, a family fractured by deception, and a love that grows quietly in the spaces between grief and healing.

Set against the stark beauty of a New England winter and the quiet resilience of an old orchard, The Orchard at Winter's Edge is a story of truth, chosen family, and the courage it takes to begin again.

Perfect for readers who love small-town mysteries, emotional slow-burn romance, and character-driven stories about healing after the storm.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GCDBJLK9
• ISBN13: 9798241124982
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"