300-Word Blog Excerpt  

★★★★★ A breathtaking romance of survival and second chances. Get your copy today—you’ll love it.

Imagine waking up in total silence… snow falling outside every window — miles from anywhere, completely alone. That’s exactly what happens to Louisa MacGregor in Winter in the High Sierra by Robert Brighton.

It’s 1899, and Louisa, a New York socialite with a broken heart, boards the last westbound train of the season, desperate to escape her old life. But when a violent Sierra blizzard forces the train to abandon several cars, Louisa, asleep and unnoticed, is left behind.

She wakes to a chilling stillness. No crew. No passengers. Just snow and solitude in the middle of nowhere.

Then comes Bandit, a soft-spoken mountain man with a past of his own. With quiet strength and a steady hand, he brings Louisa to the safety of his remote cabin. There’s no way out until spring so it’s only the two of them, and a winter that won’t let up.

This isn’t just a survival story. It’s a slow-building, emotionally rich historical romance set against one of the harshest winters in Sierra Nevada history. As the snow piles high and the days grow colder, something begins to warm between them — something neither of them expected.

If you love immersive historical fiction, heart-deep romance, and characters who grow stronger through adversity, this is the book to curl up with.

👉 Get snowed in with a love story full of quiet strength and bouyant hope. Read Winter in the High Sierra today.

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❄️ 500-Word Blog Feature  

★★★★★ A beautifully written romance where love, trust, and survival intertwine. Absolute must-read!

What if your second chance came in the form of a snowstorm and a stranger who help you to see your worth before you did? 

That’s the heart of Winter in the High Sierra, a powerful, clean historical romance set in the remote Sierra Nevada in 1899.

Louisa MacGregor is used to wealth, comfort, and being told what’s proper, until a broken engagement sends her fleeing west, heart in pieces. Boarding the last train out of New York, she hopes to disappear into the wilderness and leave her pain behind.

But when an unexpected storm traps the train in a mountain pass, Louisa’s car is quietly abandoned. She wakes to an empty train, deep snow, and no hope of rescue.

Then she meets Bandit, a quiet, deeply kind mountain man who offers her shelter in his isolated cabin. With no way out until spring, the two must face the elements, and their own guarded emotions.

Unlike the gruff, brooding heroes found in many survival stories, Bandit is gentle and introspective. He listens more than he speaks, and his kindness runs deep. As Lou finds her footing in this strange, wild world, she begins to rediscover her strength — and see herself through Bandit’s eyes.

Set against breathtaking landscapes and rich historical detail, Winter in the High Sierra blends survival, heartache, faith, and emotional redemption into a story that will leave you deeply moved and enjoying every word. Funny, moving, and a real page-turner. You won’t want to put it down, trust me.

you’ll love this clean, character-driven romance with a slow burn and a strong sense of place.

📚 Don’t miss this unforgettable journey. Grab your copy of Winter in the High Sierra today and let it carry you away to a cozy escape.

🌟 Key Reasons to Read Winter in the High Sierra

★★★★★ A tender survival romance that lingers long after the final page.

• Peaceful escape: We could all use some cozy comfort and this book truly delivers.
• Stunning winter setting: The High Sierra is a vivid, unforgettable character in its own right, it’s breathtaking, dangerous, and full of quiet beauty.
• Characters with emotional depth: Louisa (Lou) is strong beneath her society polish, and Bandit is steady, warm, and deeply human.
• A romance that builds slowly and beautifully: Built on trust, survival, and quiet connection.
• Clean and heartfelt: A story that goes deep without needing to go explicit. Full of tenderness, humor, discovery, and hope.
• Themes of healing and second chances: From heartbreak and loss to love and redemption, this story honors the long road to emotional restoration and joy.
• Grounded in history: Set in 1899 with authentic period details that bring the era and the harshness of winter vividly to life.
• Subtle spiritual themes: Woven gently through the story, offering hope and light without being heavy-handed.
• Perfect for readers of: Kristin Hannah, Janette Oke, Tracie Peterson, or anyone who loves heartfelt historical romance with strong emotional payoff.
• Perfect for Book Clubs: Absolutely everyone will love Winter in the High Sierra. It’s uplifting, full of substance and great discussion topics, and offers something for everyone.
• Audiobook Narrated Principally by the author Robert Brighton with Guest Narrator Kirk B.R. Woller (starring in The Chosen)