Meet the Characters
Hunter Hawke is a brooding, magnetic musician whose raw talent and emotional depth have drawn fans from every corner of the world. Raised in Saskatchewan, his journey from small-town dreamer to global sensation is marked by both triumph and turbulence. Beneath the bright lights, Hunter wrestles with loss, fame’s weight, and the shadows lurking within.
When he returns home, old wounds resurface, and the future feels uncertain. In this fragile space, he crosses paths with journalist Peyton Scarlett Rivers. Their shared vulnerabilities ignite a quiet but powerful connection, forcing Hunter to face the parts of himself he’s long kept buried—and rediscover the music that once saved him.
Hunter Riley Donovan
(Stage Name: Hunter Hawke)
Peyton Scarlett Rivers
(Pen Name: Peyton Hartz)
Peyton Rivers is a journalist driven by a fierce commitment to uncovering stories that resonate beneath the surface. Known for her sharp instincts and relentless determination, she’s made a name for herself in Saskatoon’s media world. But behind her ambition lies a quiet resilience shaped by loss and the weight of expectations she carries.
When her path crosses with Hunter Hawke, Peyton finds herself navigating more than just a professional assignment. As she peels back the layers of his guarded world, she’s confronted with truths that challenge her own fears and the stories she’s been avoiding — including the ones about herself.
