Forced to return home after a health scare, Shelby Russell winds up next door to none other than Matt Durrant. Her onetime fiancé and now a widower with two kids, Matt plans to keep Shelby at arm's length. Even if she's the logical choice for a nanny. Even if his kids love her. Even if he's happier than he's been in years. But Matt was the one left behind when Shelby went to follow her dreams. After losing so much, Matt knows his courage is faltering. And when he learns the truth about what Shelby faces now, they'll both need a heavy dose of courage if they dare hope for a future.
Title: A Love Rekindled Description: Embark on a journey through the enchanting town of Serenade Falls, where the timeless charm of cobblestone streets and hidden gardens becomes the backdrop for "A Love Rekindled." In this emotionally charged ebook, follow the story of Emily and Alexander as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and the transformative power of second chances. As the characters rediscover each other amidst the picturesque landscapes, the narrative unfolds like a symphony of emotions. The town's rich history and vibrant community serve as the tapestry against which the sparks of rekindled love ignite. From unlikely beginnings to tearful goodbyes, from confronting external influences to the triumphant realization that love conquers all, the story weaves a captivating tale that will resonate with every reader who has ever believed in the enduring magic of love. "A Love Rekindled" is not just a story; it's an exploration of the lessons learned, the bonds tested, and the resilience of the human heart. Join Emily and Alexander as they navigate the twists and turns of their love story, offering readers a front-row seat to the highs and lows of a romance that transcends time. With heartfelt gratitude to the readers who embark on this literary journey, the ebook invites you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of Serenade Falls-a place where love is rekindled, and the echoes of a timeless romance linger long after the final pages are turned.
In this poignant book, Hanover--First Lady of New York City from 1994-2001--writes of her reunion and subsequent marriage to her high school sweetheart, and chronicles dozens of similar reunions in what experts are calling a 21st-century relationship trend.
From the outside, Julia and Michael seem to have it all. Both products of difficult childhoods in rural West Virginia, they become high school sweethearts. Now in their thirties, they're living a rarified life in a multi-million-dollar, Washington, D.C. home. Julia is a sought-after party planner and Michael has just sold his beverage company for $70 million. Then Michael collapses. Four minutes and eight seconds after his cardiac arrest, a portable defibrillator jumpstarts his heart. But in those lost minutes he becomes a different man. Money is meaningless to him and he wants to give it all away. Julia, who sees her life reflected in scenes from the world's great operas, has three weeks to make a choice: Walk away from the man she once adored, but who became a stranger to her even before this pronouncement, or give in to her husband's pleas for a second chance and a promise of a poorer but happier life?
You never forget your first crush. When Emma escapes Australian summer for a snowy Sweden, she has every intention to spend some quality time with her old girlfriends. The last thing she expected was to come face to face with her childhood crush, let alone get a second chance at love. Liam was always passionate about his music, and now he's a local rockstar and a single dad. The more time Emma spends with him, the more they both start to realize that they might have a chance at something real. But with their lives in different parts of the world, can they make it work? Is their love strong enough to withstand the distance and the challenges that come with it? ____________________________________________ This 15K word novella was previously published under the title “Rocking Around the Holidays” as part of the Independent Romance Authors Association’s 2022 holiday romance anthology “Wrapped in Romance”.
A Gripping Story of Love, Loss, and Second Chances When her husband disappears into a mountain snowstorm one morning, Kathryn Jennings is flung into the world of ranching, banking, and business. Penniless and pregnant, Kathryn is determined to keep her land as a legacy for her child. The man who offers her a job seems to have an awful lot of secrets, but she is desperate. Most disconcerting of all is the uncanny familiarity she feels toward the badly scarred ranch hand who works in the dark shadows of the horse stables.
Warned by a fortune-teller not to risk flying, the author – a seasoned correspondent – took to travelling by rail, road and sea. Consulting fortune-tellers and shamans wherever he went, he learnt to understand and respect older ways of life and beliefs now threatened by the crasser forms of Western modernity.