Rose (Catch the Earth) chronicles a woman’s efforts to move on after a tragedy in this empathetic if simplistic outing. Zoey Sanders, 27, an intern with Mountaintop Search and Rescue in Montana, spends her days patching up broken bones and treating concussions. She feels a sense of belonging with the crew but misses her family, her older siblings having scattered across the country. New to the rescue outfit is dog handler Micah Byrne, who is Deaf and was raised by adoptive parents, and whose two canine companions can sniff out survivors buried under feet of snow. Zoey and Micah form an instant connection, and Zoey brushes up on the sign language she learned in school. One day, during a visit from Zoey’s younger brother, Charlie, a drunk guy on a snowmobile fires his gun, causing a massive avalanche, in which Charlie is killed, sending Zoey into a rage that jeopardizes her burgeoning romance with Micah. She gets a second chance, though, when she helps Micah look up his birth parents. The writing isn’t particularly skillful, as Rose leans too much on exposition, but there’s a natural flow to the narrative as Zoey attempts to rebuild her life. This is worth a look. (Self-published)