April 1, 2024
In Rains' newest romance, two childhood friends reconnect and rekindle their feelings while working to restore the town's beloved Finders Keepers Library. Recently dumped by her fianc� because of her lupus diagnosis, gardener Savannah Collins retreats to Bloom, North Carolina, to visit her retired Aunt Eleanor. A summer storm reunites her with her old friend Evan Saunders, now a single dad and just as dreamy as she remembered. While working together to restore Aunt Eleanor's garden and library, the couple discover that their feelings never really went away. But can Savannah learn how to accept love and care, or is this a love story that only belongs in novels? Rotating perspectives among Savannah, Evan, and Eleanor, Rains depicts romance as something that is not only for the young. Characters in this novel get a second chance at both life and a satisfying love story regardless, which feels rare in a genre dominated by young protagonists. Rains' novel also oozes with small-town charm, making it a satisfying read for anyone who has ever enjoyed a Hallmark movie.
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