Devorah Campbell’s life falls apart under the pressure of one truth: her husband is having an affair with her best friend. So Devorah packs up her daughter and their shared heartbreak for small-town Oyster Bay, where she grew up. Her relationship with her father is still on the rocks, but Devorah has her brother there—and, unexpectedly, her brother’s best friend.
Hayden McKenna lost his wife a year ago and has struggled with single fatherhood ever since. Moving back home with his son is a last but best resort, a chance to start fresh, surrounded by family and old friends. But when Hayden runs into Devorah, his childhood crush, sparks fly as bright as ever. If only he could make her see them too…
Amid a swirl of hurt and healing, Devorah and Hayden grow closer, rekindling what they had all those years ago to discover that, sometimes, a new start means going back to the beginning.
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This is a second-chance romance set in the small town of Oyster Bay. The story follows Devorah Campbell and Hayden McKenna, former high school sweethearts whose relationship ended due to life’s challenges and misunderstandings.
Now a single father and widower, Hayden returns to Oyster Bay with his son for a fresh start—only to cross paths with Devorah, who is dealing with the betrayal of her soon-to-be ex-husband. As they reconnect, old feelings resurface, but Devorah faces new heartbreak that threatens to push Hayden away again.
The novel explores themes of love, loss, family, and resilience. Alongside the rekindled romance, Devorah must navigate small-town gossip, family struggles, and emotional manipulation. The story is slow-building and character-driven, with a heartfelt and inspiring journey toward healing and new beginnings.
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