The Midlife Crisis Love Doctrine
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A guarded coffee shop barista who swore off love. A warm-hearted artist who sees right through her. And the unexpected family they create-one stubborn step at a time.
Lena Carter has perfected the art of keeping people at arm's length. After a divorce that left her a young single mom, she's built a life with careful walls-no surprises, no disappointments, and definitely no romance. The is until Daniel Hart, a charmingly clumsy graphic designer, becomes a regular at her café and refuses to be pushed away.
A heartfelt, humorous story about:
- The walls we build to protect ourselves
- The people who love us enough to gently tear them down
- And the messy, beautiful family that forms when we dare to let someone in
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