Robert Bailey has always lived in his father's shadow-expected to follow the same path, carry the same name, and act the part of his perfect son. But after making a scene at his brother Dan's wedding, Robert does the only thing he thinks will silence the comparisons and the shame-he joins the army and disappears. Scarlett Rowell has loved Robert since she was sixteen. He defended her when no one else did, saw her in ways no one else could... and then he left without a word. It shattered her. Years later, Scarlett's built a life she's proud of-she's a rising star in a law firm, has a steady boyfriend, and is planning her best friend's wedding. She's moved on. Until Robert walks back into town. One look, and every buried feeling rushes back. But time has changed them. Wounds run deep, and second chances don't come with guarantees. She thought she knew where broken hearts go. Turns out-sometimes, they come home.

Bethany Smith had her innocence stolen in the very town she once called home. The memories were too much to bear, so when her sister offered an escape-a trip around Australia with her boyfriend-Beth didn't think twice about leaving it all behind. Now she's back. And the moment her feet hit the ground, the weight of the past crashes over her. Every street, every building, every glance feels like a reminder of what was taken. Daniel Kennedy knows heartbreak. Eight years ago, he lost the love of his life and swore he'd never open his heart again. But after two years of isolation and soul-searching, he's finally ready to move forward. Then he hears Bethany is back in town. What begins as cautious friendship grows into something deeper-something neither of them expected. As old wounds resurface and new emotions spark, Beth and Daniel must decide if healing is possible... and if love might be the light waiting for them at the end of the tunnel.

Callum Kelly knew the moment he met Theresa "Terry" Smith that she was it-the one. After a single unforgettable night with fireworks, he promised he'd marry her someday. Then he left for the military. Eight years later, Callum returns home with scars, a prosthetic leg, and one goal: win back the woman he never stopped loving. But time has changed everything-especially Terry. Once known for her sharp edges and fiery temper, Terry's walls are higher than ever. She's not just guarding her heart-she's running a horse ranch and raising Jasper, the tough-as-nails foster kid she took in as her own. When Callum walked out that morning, he took more than just her trust-he took her hope. Now he's back, still charming, still infuriating, and clearly hiding something beneath the easy grin. She's not sure if she can open the door he slammed shut years ago. But Callum is a soldier, and this time... He's fighting for the only future he's ever wanted-her

People say Matilda "Matty" Smith is immature. That's why, at 22, she runs a daycare-because she supposedly gets along best with toddlers. But Matty doesn't care. She loves her job, her kids, and her messy, joy-filled life. So what if she's never had a serious relationship? She's got time. Then he walks in. Tatum White wasn't looking for a second chance. Fleeing Clemenville with his young son after a tragic accident, he just needed somewhere quiet to start over. But Elias, his little boy, is still fragile-traumatized and clinging tightly to him. Leaving him with a bubbly, curly-haired stranger? Unthinkable. Until Elias takes to Matty like he's known her forever. And Tatum? He starts to see her the way no one else does-kind, capable, and full of light. The exact kind of unexpected warmth he didn't know he needed. He came to Meadow Hills to escape his past. He didn't expect to find his future in a daycare center

Lainey Dolly Smith left Meadow Hills at eighteen with a guitar on her back and stars in her eyes. Her debut album skyrocketed her to fame, earning her Entertainer of the Year-but just as fast as she rose, everything came crashing down. Burned out and broken, Lainey returns home to find herself... and maybe a reason to start over. Jasper Harriet knows all about second chances. After surviving on the streets for six years, his life changed the day Terry took him in at the ranch. Now, at twenty, he finally has a sense of family-and he'll protect it with everything he's got. Especially from the girl who once walked away from all of it. Lainey and Jasper clash from the start-she's the hometown star who left, and he's the fiercely loyal foster son who stayed. But the more time they spend together, the more they realize they might share more than just a love for music and Meadow Hills. Because sometimes the people you least expect... Are the ones who understand you best

Mary-Beth Smith spent seven years in a loveless marriage, slowly losing the vibrant woman she used to be. Now back at the ranch, living with her older sister Terry, she's trying to piece her life back together-and figure out who she is without the weight of someone else's expectations. Payton Hamilton grew up bouncing between the luxury of Sydney and the simplicity of Meadow Hills during school holidays. Now, years later, he's returning for his grandfather's funeral-only to find the small town holds more surprises than just grief. His cousin Samuel? Recently divorced. His ex-girlfriend? A distant memory. But Mary-Beth Smith? Unforgettable. She's everything his cousin took for granted and everything Payton never knew he wanted. Beautiful, guarded, and stronger than she realizes, Mary-Beth might not be ready for another shot at love-but Payton's never been one to back down from something worth fighting for. And this time, he's not here to play by his family's rules. Because Samuel might've lost her- But Payton just might be the one to win her heart

Penniless and lacking the looks to attract a worthy husband, Jane Burton must trick a man into marriage to save her family from financial ruin. * When Jane's father loses his family's fortune in a game of cards and swallows a bullet as a result, Jane knows it is up to her to save her family from financial ruin by marrying a wealthy man. The odds are however against Jane, for without a sizable dowry or a face lovely enough to seize the attention of a man, the only way to find a husband is to trick one into marriage by creating a scandal. But what happens when her plan fails, and the wrong gentleman is implicated? CW: This story contains mentions of suicide. Cover by: @ClarissaNorth Previously titled: "Plain Jane" Copyright©2020 Lily Orevba All rights reserved.