August 3, 2025 – My Sanctuary

One Snowy Day By Shari Low

On a cold winter’s day, a storm is brewing in the village of Weirbridge…

Georgie Dern has the chance to swap her empty nest for the job of a lifetime in Los Angeles. Can she chase her dream if it means letting down the woman who has given her the world?

Jessie McLean should be counting down the hours until she jets off to spend her retirement years in the sun. But when a devastating betrayal resurfaces, she has to choose between a fresh start and staying behind to settle old scores.

Alyssa Canavan has spent years building the business she adores. Now a legal letter has threatened her home and livelihood, but how does she fight a family that doesn’t give a damn?

Lachlan Morden is forced to return to Scotland to face the people who almost destroyed him. Will coming home reopen old wounds, or will a memory from the past lead him to the perfect revenge?

Parker Pruitt’s dream is to restore her small town’s long-shuttered theater—one to be named in honor of Noel Carter, the boy who followed his dream from Emerald Grove, Washington, to Hollywood…and broke Parker’s heart. Now he’s back to attend the kickoff ceremony, and for Parker, that means smiling through a swell of mixed emotions at seeing her former best friend for the first time in a decade.

Noel may be one of the hottest actors in the world, but he’s still touched by the tribute. And a little nervous about seeing Parker again. But when his weekend jaunt extends into a six-week stay, long-repressed memories and feelings come rushing back. As the simmering attraction between them builds, Noel is determined not to ruin this second chance even if his return to LA is hanging over them.

They’re making the best of the time they have left, but is there any chance of a Hollywood ending?

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My Review

This is a small-town, second-chance romance set in Washington. Parker and Noel, childhood best friends turned first loves, parted ways when Noel pursued acting in LA while Parker stayed behind. A decade later, they reunite in their hometown of Emerald Grove for a theater renovation project, rekindling their deep, undeniable connection.

With a charming, Gilmore Girls-esque setting, the novel blends nostalgia, romance, and low-angst storytelling. Noel is a refreshingly likable celebrity hero, and the chemistry between him and Parker is both swoon-worthy and heartfelt. A perfect, feel-good read for romance lovers.

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