Releases on Jun 2 2026 by Harlequin Trade Publishing
A heartwarming story about womanhood, heartbreak, healing, and family. Emma and Rosie are picking up the pieces of their tumultuous relationship. Both mother and daughter work to heal their wounds after the death of Gary, a loving father and husband. Emma moves back to her hometown in Oregon with her little three-year-old Olive. She takes over her mother Rosie’s beloved bookstore and does her best to prove herself by renovating it. Besides the conflicting feelings of returning home, running businesses, and mending their broken relationship, Emma and Rosie unexpectedly come across the possibility of finding love. Andrew, a widower and best-selling author, can’t seem to stay away from Rosie, the project manager for the construction of his new home. Bryce can’t believe Emma is back in town, after secretly being in love with her since high school; he can’t help but hope he gets his chance. Together, each person navigates the tricky, messy feelings of change in this quaint small-town romance story.
I really enjoyed this book, especially its narration. The different points of view from the four main characters added depth to each of their stories. The main characters, including the great-grandmother Sylvia and Olive, were fun and relatable. A secret throughout the story complicates the healing process of our characters. It is a relatable story written through the lens of a small town environment where everyone knows everyone. Although it is a low-stakes story, it still evokes a range of emotions as we learn more about the characters. It is a nice read and would make a great book to take on a flight or trip.
For readers who enjoy reading about women healing their relationships with the other women in their family, low-stakes small town romance, and second chances
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