Sizzling Winter Nights · Aspen

Struggling simply to breathe in and out each day, Justin Munro can no longer make sense of his life. A cop by profession, he’s used to dealing with the worst in people but when his lover is murdered in cold blood, he finally snaps. Only the grace of God kept the gun from going off in his mouth. Unable to cope with day-to-day tasks, he takes a leave of absence, determined to figure out if life is even worth living. While the clean air of Aspen is invigorating, he holes himself up in a cabin, settling into a routine of sleep and booze in an attempt to dull the agony. When a confrontation occurs with a would-be burglar, Justin almost kills the man. Barely grasping onto his senses, he calls the local sheriff, finally allowing the law to intervene. At least the experience reminds him he’s very much alive.

For Sheriff Rusty Whittaker, life in the mountain town has its share of perks and downsides, including dealing with tourists. After receiving what he believes to be a trumped up call, he comes face to face with Justin and sparks fly, but not all of them are good. Determined to figure out why the man has a chip on his shoulder, Rusty investigates the brooding man’s haunted past. Realizing what he’s up against, Rusty offers Justin support and they embark on a heated friendship, one that begins to unravel quickly.

When a little girl disappears, Rusty is forced to ask for Justin’s help. Sadly, his inner demons surface and both men struggle with raw emotions. After one sizzling winter night, everything changes. But can they both let go of the past?