Her False Arrest: A Clean & Wholesome, Sweet, Later in Life, Forced Proximity, Grumpy/Sunshine Contemporary Romance Short Story

by Vara Rosecrans

She came to town to unwind. He’s here to arrest her.

Summer Ackerman bought a vacation cabin in Briar Glenn, Colorado to get rest and relaxation from her busy salons. Grumpy cop, Luke, mistakes her for a criminal, only to be stuck with her in her cabin for a weekend during a winter storm. He’s determined to arrest her. She knows there must be some way to convince him she’s innocent. Neither can fight the feelings that the other’s presence stirs up in them. Loving Summer could be a mistake or it could be exactly what Luke needs to heal from past hurts, if only he can let his guard down enough to give love a chance.

Author’s Her False Arrest is a clean and wholesome, sweet contemporary Romance short story that can be read in about an hour. If you want a fun, quick read, then this story is for you!

43 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 7, 2025

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick read with a cute storyline and likeable characters. I enjoyed reading it and would recommend to anyone looking for a short, romantic story with a cozy winter theme.

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[A Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her False Arrest is book 4 of Briar Glenn Cabin Series. The story was great, interesting, sweet and heartwarming. The characters were sweet and likable. I really enjoyed this quick romance read.

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