Roses are red, violets are blue—someone in Rose has feelings for you…
Yeah, bad ones. Everly Davis didn’t leave her tight-knit hometown on the best terms. It’s been ten years, but you don’t forget heartbreak like that. Then again, the anonymous invite to the annual Kiss Lottery in Rose, Tennessee, gives Everly content for her podcast. And she has a bone to pick with that old heartbreak anyway.
Beckett Whitfield has never left Rose—and he’s never forgotten Everly. He even named the villain in his latest bestseller after her. Turns out she’s not happy about that. Nothing about their reunion is particularly happy, and after the way they left things, what did he expect?
When the Kiss Lottery pairs them together, Everly and Beckett will have to confront old feelings that never went away and the secrets they never shared. But finally telling each other everything might be exactly what they’ve needed all along.
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It is a charming and heartfelt novella that delivers a delightful mix of small-town nostalgia, second chances, and sizzling chemistry. Everly Davis’s return to Rose, Tennessee, after a decade away, sets the stage for a story filled with unresolved feelings, sharp banter, and emotional depth.
Everly and Beckett’s reunion is both tense and tender. Their shared past—full of pain, misunderstandings, and buried affection—makes their journey from former friends and exes to reluctant partners in the lottery especially compelling. Ilsa Madden-Mills does a great job balancing angst and humor, and the layered dynamic between the characters keeps the story engaging despite its shorter length.
With its sweet themes of forgiveness, rediscovery, and belonging, it hits all the right emotional notes. It’s a lovely, quick read that will leave you smiling, especially if you enjoy second-chance romances with heart, heat, and small-town charm.
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