A park ranger who guides Lauren through Zion and helps her interpret the journal's clues, while sharing a growing romantic connection with her.
Ryan is one of the three college students filming a horror movie for their final class project, alongside Jake and Erica Gallagher. He operates the camera and assists with production, then injures his leg while fleeing through the woods before becoming trapped with the others and helping prepare a weapon for their planned ambush.
Buck McCreadie is a dirt-track racer whom Ellie meets at the local races while watching him compete. After his car is damaged, Ellie boldly jokes with him, impressing Tim and recalling her father's fearless personality. Buck later helps Tim, Merle, and Ellie as she learns the demands of racing.
David Gridley has 21 screen credits in a career dating back to 2007. Their work is anchored in the A National Park Romance Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Love in Zion National: A National Park Romance, Stoker Hills, Drift. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
