North Georgia Mountains, 1928 Sheriff Ed Smith isn’t interested in love, that is, until he encounters a golden-haired woman in a mountain river. The mysterious beauty vanishes, leaving him wondering if she was real at all. At twenty-one, Otie Norton is the backbone of her family, utilizing her hunting and trapping skills to provide for her mother and younger siblings. She's earned respect as the finest tracker in the mountains—even if some folks think it unseemly for a young woman. What will happen when he finds out she’s been under his nose all along? A sweet tale of unexpected love, family devotion, and God's perfect timing in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains.