It all began on a Galentine’s Day night when Mariah and her friend Cynthia were enjoying a homemade steak dinner, curled up on the couch, laughing and dreaming about the future. In the middle of their conversation, Cynthia mentioned she was thinking about taking a travel contract in Montana. She had found one starting in April and insisted Mariah should come with her. The idea sounded exciting and to make the night even more fun, they decided to download Hinge and see what Montana had to offer. Almost instantly, Mariah came across a very tall, very handsome man. She swiped right… and then, feeling guilty for not actually being in Montana yet, switched her location back to Connecticut and never reached out. A few days later, a message arrived that changed everything: “I may not be a geography expert, but it sure doesn’t seem like you’re in Montana.” It was Tyler. That one line sparked a friendly, easy conversation that quickly became a daily one. Messages grew longer, funnier, sweeter. Mariah began to realize, Hmm… this guy might actually be something special. Then, while Mariah was in the south of France with her friend Alice, she got a call from Cynthia, the Montana contract had fallen through. She was going to Baltimore instead. Mariah texted Tyler to tell him she wouldn’t be moving to Montana after all. But Alice, ever the bold voice of reason, chimed in: “You should still go. Be brave. Try Montana. If you don’t like it, go to California next.” It sounded wild… and perfect. Within hours, they booked a one-month rental. One month later, Mariah found herself driving across the country to see what the West was really like. The very first person she met in Montana was Tyler. And the rest... the falling in love, the leap of faith, the life they’re building, began right there. Now, they can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter with you.