Marine Raider Harris McCallister has known Rachel Winchester for years. She’s a quirky tattooed beauty, whose hair is a different color every time he sees her. But after a rough night of drowning his sorrows, he never expected her to show up offering comfort…
Rachel’s doing alright for herself, running a successful bed and breakfast. And according to an old local legend, there’s hidden treasure buried somewhere on her property. But when Rachel’s mother shows up with a treasure hunter, offering to buy her out so they can search the grounds, Rachel gives her an emphatic no.
She’s convinced the so-called pirate’s treasure is fake. What’s not fake, though, is the positive pregnancy test she sees moments after they leave. Or the way she’s beginning to feel for Harris—even though she knows he’s going to leave her. While Harris is on leave, he’s vowed to stay close. And it’s a good thing too…
Because it’s becoming clear that someone wants her dead.
After a rough year, the last place Lizzie Warner wants to be is Roseford. It may be a picture-postcard country idyll, but for Lizzie it will always hold difficult memories from her past. But when the alternative to staying with her Aunt Bee, owner of Roseford Blooms, is moving back in with her controlling parents – well, the choice is easy.
Simon Treloar was born and raised to be the Lord of the Manor, but now he’s had to hand over his beloved Roseford Hall to a heritage charity, he begins to question his usefulness. Can he find a way to make his mark, or is it better to walk away from generations of history and strike out on his own?
When Lizzie and Simon meet, they recognise kindred spirits in each other. But with both questioning their futures, can one magical summer in Roseford help Lizzie and Simon move on from what is holding them back? Or is there too much history on both sides for them ever truly to be happy together?
Published Date: 16 March 2023
My Review
Lizzie’s year has been filled with heartbreak due to her breakup, selling her marketing business to her ex, and enduring injuries from an accident. The thought of spending time with her demanding parents while recovering and planning her future is something she wishes to avoid. When her Aunt Bee offers her the opportunity to stay in Roseford, despite the painful memories associated with certain individuals she’d rather not encounter again, Lizzie decides to accept.
Upon meeting Simon, the owner of Roseford Hall, Lizzie and he develop a friendship that quickly grows into a mutual attraction. They soon realize that they both carry similar dark pasts. Their connection becomes a source of support for one another as they embrace second chances and embark on new beginnings, striving to find happiness together. Additionally, Aunt Bee’s unwavering support for Lizzie adds to the warmth of the story.
Overall, this heartwarming book explores themes of second chances, new beginnings, and the pursuit of happiness. Witnessing the bond between Lizzie and Simon, as well as Aunt Bee’s nurturing role, makes for an enjoyable reading experience.
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