Aiden Steele is satisfied with the reclusive lifestyle he has created in the picturesque Ocala National Forest. He can write his best selling novels with no distraction while canoeing, fishing, and hiking to his heart's content. Abandoned at the altar five years ago by his fiancée, Aiden has no desire to open up his heart again for another near fatal blow. That is until the beautiful Ember Bennett moves next door. Compelled by one old man's dying wish, Aiden is determined to watch over the fiery redhead set on independence. Despite Aiden's attempts to dig his heels into his loner lifestyle, Ember's zest for life and contagious enthusiasm create a desire in him to trust again. Lost and Found, Book One of The Forest Chronicles, introduces the reader to a world of romance and intrigue, set in the wilds of Central Florida.