Escape to Shelter Springs

A woman fleeing control. A guilt-ridden rancher determined to protect what's his. An unplanned pregnancy that changes everything.

Gemma Winters came to New Zealand for one reason: freedom. After escaping a suffocating relationship, the last thing she needs is another man trying to control her life. But when a storm strands her in a shepherd's hut with Callum Mackenzie, one passionate night changes everything.

Callum has carried the guilt of his wife's death for years, convinced he failed to protect her when she needed him most. So when Gemma tells him she's pregnant, he knows exactly what he has to do: marry her and keep both mother and child safe. It's not about love—it's about responsibility.

But Gemma didn't escape one controlling relationship only to enter another, even if this man's intentions come from a place of honor rather than manipulation. As they're forced into a marriage neither wanted, both must confront their deepest fears: Can Callum learn that love means letting go? And can Gemma trust that not every man who wants to protect her is trying to cage her?

A powerful story about healing from the past, learning to trust again, and discovering that sometimes the greatest act of love is setting someone free.

~The Mackenzies series: heartwarming women's fiction with clean romance, unforgettable characters, and the beauty of New Zealand at its heart~

Note: This book was previously published as The Marriage Trap. This new edition has been revised to remove explicit content and profanity.

—The Mackenzies—
A Place Called Home
Secrets at Parata Bay
Escape to Shelter Springs
What you See in the Stars
Second Chance at Whisper Creek
Summer at the Lakehouse Café

—Lantern Bay—
Yours to Give
Yours to Treasure
Yours to Cherish
Yours to Keep
Yours Forever
Yours to Love

—MacLeod's Cove—
A Second Spring at MacLeod's Cove (prequel to series)
Sanctuary at MacLeod's Cove
The Café at MacLeod's Cove
Second Chapter at MacLeod's Cove