vickimalick
Gabby has already lost the love of her life.
A small-town hairdresser in rural Australia, she's doing her best to hold things together after her husband's death - raising her children, running her salon, and keeping her heart firmly guarded. Love isn't part of the plan anymore.
Then Connor, the local real estate agent, starts showing up.
He's kind, patient, and quietly determined - and for the first time since her loss, Gabby feels something she never expected to feel again. Hope.
But in a town where everyone knows your history, moving on isn't simple.
Connor's ex-wife isn't ready to let go. Gabby's children are still grieving their father. And her late husband's twin sister stands as a constant reminder of the life Gabby once had - and the guilt that comes with wanting more.
As feelings deepen and tensions rise, Gabby and Connor must decide if love after loss is worth the risk - or if the past will always stand in their way.
A heartfelt small-town romance about grief, second chances, blended families, and finding love when you least expect it.