Guardians of the Gate: Book One - Jason

Some towns you find by accident. Others call you home.When antique hunter Violet Hayes breaks down outside the remote town of Portal, Colorado, she chalks it up to bad luck. But the deeper she is drawn into the town's curious charm, and the strange familiarity tugging at her, Violet realizes she didn't stumble into Portal by chance. She was drawn here. Still reeling from a betrayal that left her guarded and alone, Violet wants nothing more than quiet roads and forgotten relics. But Portal has its own buried past, and it's waking up. At the center of it all stands Jason Storm, a former soldier with stormy eyes, a quiet strength, and secrets as deep as the mountains themselves. Jason and his family are the last line of defense against an ancient, interdimensional gate hidden beneath the town. Now, with the gate stirring and shadows creeping through the cracks, Violet may be the anchor Jason needs to help contain what's coming... if she's willing to trust again. Mystery, magic, and slow-burn romance collide in this atmospheric tale of forgotten power, found courage, and the haunting pull of destiny. Welcome to Portal-where every road leads to something unique.