Healing Hearts: A Second Chance Romance. Book1 of The Willowbrook Series
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  • Reads 13,729
  • Votes 994
  • Parts 63
  • Time 5h 58m
Complete, First published Sep 26, 2023
Mature
Dr. Sage Bennett thought she had it all - a thriving medical practice, a comfortable life in the bustling city, and a promising future with her charming boyfriend of ten years. But when her perfect world comes crashing down after a devastating breakup, she decides to return to her small hometown of Willowbrook for a fresh start. Little did she know that her journey home would lead to unexpected second chances, both in love and in life.

Willowbrook, a picturesque town nestled in the rolling hills, is where Sage grew up and where she first fell in love with medicine. She takes a position at the town's modest clinic, working alongside her childhood friend, Dr. Logan Turner. As Sage adjusts to the slower pace of life and reconnects with the tight-knit community, she starts to realize that perhaps the happiness she's been searching for isn't found in a bustling city but right where her heart has always belonged.

Logan, too, has his own share of regrets and heartbreaks. As they work together, their friendship rekindles, and they find solace in sharing their stories of lost loves and missed opportunities. As they support each other through life's challenges, their bond deepens, and they begin to wonder if there's room in their hearts for a second chance at love.

But just as Sage and Logan begin to explore the possibility of a new romance, Sage's ex-fiancé arrives in Willowbrook, determined to win her back. Sage is torn between her old love and her new feelings for Logan. She must make a choice that will not only impact her heart but also the future of her medical career in Willowbrook.

"Healing Hearts: A Second Chance in Small Town" is a heartwarming contemporary romance that explores the themes of forgiveness, healing, and the power of second chances. Set against the backdrop of a charming small town, this story reminds us that sometimes, the path to true happiness leads us right back to where it all began.
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