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Lee Tobin McClain dazzles with unforgettable characters, fabulous small-town settings and a big dose of heart. --Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author New York Times bestselling author Lee Tobin McClain returns to her Hometown Brothers series! A sweet new beginning on the Chesapeake Bay Bluebird Bakery owner Taylor Harp loves how small and close-knit Teaberry Island is...except when the only response to her help wanted ad is from someone she hoped to avoid. She and Cody Cunningham shared a long-ago romance until he started dating her prettier younger sister. But though the sting of rejection remains, so do the sparks. After PTSD ended his military career, Cody Cunningham came back to the one place that felt like home. A difficult childhood left him running from commitment, but when he's suddenly left in charge of his young half siblings, Cody doesn't hesitate. He's ready to build a future, and he hopes Taylor will want to have a place in it. Will she keep him around long enough to see that the boy she knew is now a man who'll love her forever? Hometown Brothers Book 1: The Forever Farmhouse Book 2: The Bluebird Bakery Book 3: The Beach Reads Bookshop
Taylor Harp, owner of the Bluebird Bakery, finds her quiet life disrupted when the only applicant for her help wanted ad is Cody Cunningham, a man from her past who broke her heart. The small-town setting of Teaberry Island offers a sense of community, but Taylor must navigate the lingering pain of Cody's past relationship with her sister while confronting the undeniable sparks that reignite between them. Cody, grappling with PTSD from his military career and a history of commitment avoidance, is unexpectedly tasked with caring for his young half-siblings, forcing him to confront his desire for a stable future. He hopes Taylor will be a part of that future, but she must decide if she can overcome the past to embrace a new beginning.
The premise sets up a classic small-town romance with elements of second chances and overcoming past hurts. The narrative focuses on the emotional development of the protagonists as they navigate their complicated history and build a future together. The inclusion of Cody's PTSD and his new role as a guardian suggests a depth to the character arcs beyond a simple romantic entanglement. The setting of Teaberry Island and the Bluebird Bakery provides a charming backdrop for the unfolding relationship, hinting at a heartwarming and emotionally resonant story.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2023-01-01
Publisher:
HQN
ISBN-10:
1335427430
ISBN-13:
9781335427434
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