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Elsie Queen dedicated her life to a single goal: becoming the prima ballerina. Her ambition pays off when she is invited to join The Royal Ballet in London. But her ascent is tragically cut short by a terrible fall during practice, shattering her arm and her dreams. Sidelined and desolate, she withdraws from the world.
Desperate to help, her nurse brother, James, moves to London. His efforts fail to mend Elsie's spirit-until he takes a job at a small, struggling bookstore and coffee shop owned by the vibrant, warm-hearted Scot, Piper Bailey.
When Elsie and Piper meet, the spark is immediate and undeniable. Piper, pursuing her own London dream, slowly chips away at the hard emotional walls Elsie has built around herself. An invitation to spend the holidays with Piper's huge, loving family in Scotland is the catalyst. Surrounded by unexpected warmth, Elsie's heart begins to thaw, showing her a future outside the rigorous world of ballet.
Now, with her arm healed, Elsie faces an impossible choice. Does she return to the stage and the life's work she knows, or embrace a chance at actual happiness with Piper and her cozy shop? And if Elsie chooses the pointe shoes, will Piper's spirit be enough to keep their unexpected love alive?
A story about the devastating price of perfection, and the joyous freedom of finding your heart's true home.