After years of standing on her own, Carin Lane isn't looking for love — she's found meaning in her work, her daughter, and the quiet rhythm of life in her small town. But the universe has a way of surprising even the most grounded souls. Josh has been her gemstone supplier for months — steady, kind, and far too good at seeing past her guard. What began as friendly deliveries has become something deeper, something Carin isn't sure she's ready for. Between the ghosts of her past and the gentle promise of something new, she must decide whether strength means standing alone… or daring to let herself be seen, held, and loved again. A Touch of Sole is a tender romance novella about courage, healing, and the light that waits after every dark moon.