Can a heart broken by loss learn to love again?

Lila never expected to run Barton and Sinclair's bookstore alone. Two years after losing her husband Ben, the young widow has built a quiet life surrounded by books and memories in the charming small town of Maplewood Grove.

But life has other plans. Between her spirited employee Charlie and a community that won't let her hide in the past, Lila finds herself facing changes she never wanted—and a connection she never saw coming.

When her carefully guarded heart begins to hope again, will she have the courage to write a new chapter of her story?

A tender, sweet contemporary romance about healing, second chances, and the magic of small-town love. Perfect for book lovers who enjoy heartwarming stories of new beginnings. No explicit content—just pure emotional satisfaction.

Part of the beloved Maplewood Grove series—can be read as a standalone.

An amateur sleuth, a handsome detective, and a dead body found in their cozy town… Can Nikki and Hawk solve this mysterious murder?