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Restoring Us

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When city girl Roxy Bennett reluctantly returns to her small hometown to settle her late grandmother's estate, the last thing she expects is to clash with her childhood rival-now the town's most sought-after contractor. Ethan Cole has always been infuriatingly stubborn, and ten years haven't softened his sharp wit or that disarming smile.

Tasked with restoring her grandmother's crumbling inn before it's sold, Roxy finds herself working side by side with Ethan-an arrangement that stirs up old grudges, buried secrets, and a spark she can't ignore. As laughter slips into late-night confessions and sparks turn into something deeper, Roxy must decide if the life she's been running toward is truly the one she wants...or if love has been waiting right where she left it.All Rights Reserved

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Loving Autumn by BernieCross

"I rebuilt homes for a living. I just never thought I'd have to rebuild myself." I'm Autumn. Second sister. Designer. The warm one, the creative one, the caretaker. People say I make spaces feel safe. But they don't know how long I lived without safety myself. Ethan taught me pain. Bruises. Silence. Shame. Grayson taught me love, once. My childhood best friend, my first heartbreak, my almost-everything. Now he's back - a divorced neurosurgeon with three daughters and eyes that still see me the way I used to dream of being seen. My story isn't just about falling in love again. It's about choosing to live again. ⚠️ Content Warning ⚠️ This story contains sensitive themes that may be triggering for some readers, including: • Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse • Trauma and recovery • Violence • Mentions of teenage pregnancy and sexual content While these elements are important to the characters' journeys, please take care of yourself while reading. If at any point it feels heavy, it's okay to pause or step away. This is a work of fiction intended for mature audiences (18+). Reader discretion is strongly advised.

When Love Finds Its Way Back by Cheesy_Beats

When Liam Carter returns to the small town he once called home, whispers stir and old memories resurface-especially for Ava Knight, the woman he left behind. Years have passed, but the spark between them never truly faded. Ava, now rooted in the life she rebuilt without him, is torn when Liam walks back into her world with that familiar smile and a heart full of apologies. But Liam didn't come back just for love. He's carrying secrets-ones that could shatter the fragile hope he's reigniting in Ava. As the truth comes to light, the pain is undeniable. Trust is broken, hearts are bruised, and Ava is left questioning everything she thought she knew about the man who once held her heart. Still, deep down, she sees the man he can be-the man she knows he wants to become. And maybe, just maybe, love deserves a second chance. A story of forgiveness, redemption, and the kind of love that refuses to give up-Even When It Hurts.

Boardroom Bliss by _capricorn_04

When the fiery, independent Emma Harper lands a job as the personal secretary to Ethan Cole, the cold, no-nonsense CEO of Cole Enterprises, sparks fly-and not the good kind. Ethan's reputation for being a demanding perfectionist precedes him, and Emma's tendency to speak her mind makes her the perfect challenge. What begins as a clash of wills turns into something neither of them expects: an undeniable attraction that simmers beneath their heated arguments. But with corporate deadlines, jealous exes, and meddling coworkers thrown into the mix, can they find common ground outside the boardroom?

A Cowboy's Love (Ford Brothers Book #3) by XJAMSTERX

Amelia My life is not perfect. I have made mistake after mistake. I lost the love of my life. My parents disowning me and marrying a man I thought I knew. Being a single mom of girls is hard. No one to help me raise them and working as many hours as I can get is difficult. I have no time for myself. The only person I have to talk to is myself. I am lonely and depressed. The only family I have in this world are my girls. So far I have given up on being rescued. I have accepted the fact that I will always be alone. No one to fill the hole in my chest. Will my girls ever have a dad again or a real family? I have lost all hope for myself. Jackson I have been in love with one woman my whole life. My heart still yearns for my first love. The only woman who has stolen my heart and has not given it back yet. The only problem is that I have not seen her in years. I do not know if she is married with kids or if she is out there somewhere waiting for me to find her. I have tried to move on, but I have not met anyone that could fill the hole in my heart. It feels like my life is lost in the middle of a sand storm without knowing which way to go. Will I ever be able to move on from her? Will my heart always be broken? Can they find their way in this world together? Can Amelia break down her walls to let Jackson in? Can they be each others missing piece? Will they get their happy ending? Find out in A Cowboy's Love. This is book three for the Ford Brothers.

The Maple Syrup Heart by Kerry0696

A city architect on a mission to sell and a rugged maple farmer who's rooted in tradition discover the sweetest things in life aren't found in a contract. Clara Jenkins is living the high life in New York City, designing towering masterpieces and running on three hours of sleep. When a sudden burnout forces her to take a mandatory two-week vacation, her only destination is the sleepy, leaf-peeping town of Pumpkin Hollow, Vermont, to offload her late grandmother's neglected farmhouse. Her plan is simple: Sell fast, return to the concrete jungle, and never look back. But the moment her luxury sedan gets stuck in the mud, she's rescued by Eli Thorne, the town's charmingly rugged maple syrup farmer and unofficial handyman. All flannel, old trucks, and tradition, Eli is the exact opposite of everything Clara values-and everything she secretly finds intriguing. When a broken pipe and an annoying preservation covenant derail Clara's quick-sale plan, she's forced to confront the house-and the life-she tried to forget. Stuck in Eli's cozy barn apartment, surrounded by the scent of woodsmoke and maple, Clara hatches a new, wildly ambitious idea: renovate the farmhouse into a quaint, seasonal B&B before the first snow. Teaming up with Eli, she agrees to a handshake deal that quickly turns their professional partnership into something warmer. As they peel back layers of old wallpaper, they uncover a forgotten family history-a decades-old feud between their grandparents over land and a love story that never got its chance. Now, with a critical bank deadline looming, a handsome city rival determined to buy her out, and a lifetime of commitment at stake, Clara must decide if her future lies in the skyscrapers of the city... or in the simple, steadfast heart of the man who makes the sweetest syrup in Vermont. Prepare for a cozy, charming romance where the autumn leaves fall, the cider is hot, and love is tapped right from the source.

Almost Home by vv6424

Emilia Carter swore she'd never return to Maple Ridge. Not after the way everything fell apart. The small town holds too many memories, too many ghosts of a past she's spent years trying to forget. But when her father's health takes a turn, she has no choice but to go back, even if it means facing Grayson Holt, the boy who once held her heart and then let it slip through his fingers. Grayson was her best friend, her first love, the one person who knew her better than anyone. But the night she needed him most, he let her go without a fight. Now, years later, he's still here, quiet, brooding, and running his family's bookstore as if nothing ever changed. But the moment Emilia steps back into town, old wounds begin to resurface, and the connection between them proves impossible to ignore. Emilia tells herself she's only staying for a few weeks, just long enough to help her father. But avoiding Grayson in a town this small is impossible, and with every stolen glance, every conversation laced with words left unsaid, she starts to realize that maybe their story never truly ended. Because the night she left, Grayson had a reason, one he never told her. A secret that changed everything. And now that she's back, he can't keep it from her any longer. She thought she was only coming home for her father. But some things, and some people, were never meant to be left behind.

More Than Forever by Ariannas_Life

Olivia Hayes and Ethan Cole have been best friends for years - inseparable, supportive, and always there for each other. In the cozy bustle of the modern city, they navigate careers, life's ups and downs, and a friendship that everyone assumes will last forever... without ever turning romantic. But beneath the laughter, late-night conversations, and quiet touches, something deeper simmers. Olivia has long harbored feelings for Ethan, but she's terrified to risk their friendship. Ethan, too, is caught between desire and fear, wondering if Olivia feels the same way. One night changes everything. A late-night confession sparks a tension that neither can ignore, leading to stolen glances, near-misses, and heated encounters that push them closer than ever. Their once-safe friendship becomes a thrilling slow burn, filled with passion, teasing, and undeniable chemistry. From rooftop confessions to quiet, intimate nights at home, Olivia and Ethan explore the depths of their desire. Their moans fill her apartment, their whispers echo with years of longing finally unleashed. Yet even as they give in to the physical, their emotional bond strengthens, proving that love built on trust and friendship can withstand any temptation. Through office flirtations, playful teasing, and the challenges of balancing work and romance, Olivia and Ethan grow into something beautiful and unshakable. Years later, Ethan proposes under the city skyline where their journey began, and they spend two joyful years planning a wedding filled with family, friends, and colleagues who have cheered them on from the start. The novel culminates in a breathtaking ceremony, where their love story comes full circle. Together, they live happily ever after - a testament to patience, passion, and the power of love between two people who have always been meant to find each other.

The Gift of Grace by autumnlyn_15

He's clinging to duty, and she's given up on faith. Together, they might discover grace. After nearly ten years away, Shiloh Carter swore she'd never set foot in Silver Falls again. But when her grandmother reaches out, Shy finds herself returning to the town she once called home. There she finds herself face-to-face with everything she tried to outrun--- including a new innkeeper that she never saw coming. Bradley Mitchell has spent months trying to keep his late grandfather's dream alive. The Evergreen Inn is falling apart, winter is closing in, and hope feels as fragile as the old roof beams. The last thing he expects is Shy---a girl with sad eyes and murky past---to show up offering an idea that just might be the Inn's redemption. As snow deepens and the town rallies for a Christmas Fundraiser, Shy and Bradley find themselves drawn together by shared loss and rediscovered faith. Grace begins to mend what grief once shattered. Because sometimes God's greatest gifts don't arrive wrapped in perfection - they come quietly, like light in the window on a winter night, leading you home.

When Everything Turned to Ash by LisaMariaA

Love made her blind. Secrets made her dangerous. Between the truth and the man who taught her to lie, Leah discovers that some hearts aren't meant to be saved, they're meant to burn. He came back to destroy everything. She stayed to watch him burn. When Ethan Hale returns to the Mansion that haunts his past, revenge is the only thing keeping him alive. Until Leah, sweet, curious, and dangerously drawn to his chaos, steps into the fire with him. And once they light the match, nothing will ever be the same.

If You Had Stayed | Small Town Secrets Book One | Completed by SNRyter

Second chance romance | Small-town drama | Emotional & Angsty | Slow burn | Heartfelt family moments | Surfer & Broadway dancer love story Six years ago, Lani Daniels left Seaview Bay in the dead of night, her heart in pieces and her past trailing behind her like a ghost. She swore she'd never come back. Swore she'd never step foot on the boardwalk where her first love whispered promises beneath the stars. Swore she'd never face the betrayal that sent her running. But some things are impossible to outrun. Now, forced back to the one place she vowed to forget, Lani must navigate a town filled with memories she can't erase, people she left behind, and the one person she never wanted to see again-Jeremy Briggs. He was everything once. Her best friend. Her safe place. Her future. Now, he's just a stranger with familiar eyes. Determined to keep her heart locked away, Lani throws herself into family, old friendships, and the life she left behind, but Seaview Bay has a way of unraveling the past. And when the truth begins to surface-about that night, about everything she thought she knew-she finds herself caught between the future she built and the love she never truly let go of. But some wounds don't heal. Some things don't fade with time. And when the tides pull her back toward the one thing, she swore she'd never want again, she has to ask herself... Is the past better left buried, or was leaving her biggest mistake?

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If You Had Stayed | Small Town Secrets Book One | Completed cover

Loving Autumn

"I rebuilt homes for a living. I just never thought I'd have to rebuild myself." I'm Autumn. Second sister. Designer. The warm one, the creative one, the caretaker. People say I make spaces feel safe. But they don't know how long I lived without safety myself. Ethan taught me pain. Bruises. Silence. Shame. Grayson taught me love, once. My childhood best friend, my first heartbreak, my almost-everything. Now he's back - a divorced neurosurgeon with three daughters and eyes that still see me the way I used to dream of being seen. My story isn't just about falling in love again. It's about choosing to live again. ⚠️ Content Warning ⚠️ This story contains sensitive themes that may be triggering for some readers, including: • Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse • Trauma and recovery • Violence • Mentions of teenage pregnancy and sexual content While these elements are important to the characters' journeys, please take care of yourself while reading. If at any point it feels heavy, it's okay to pause or step away. This is a work of fiction intended for mature audiences (18+). Reader discretion is strongly advised.