by Helen Hardt
Part of Steel Brothers Saga by Helen Hardt, book 27
First published 2023
Ava Steel faces a crisis that forces her to question everything about herself. A revelation from the past shakes her so deeply that she takes the unprecedented step of closing her bakery in Snow Creek. The discovery makes her doubt whether she can maintain her relationship with Brendan Murphy, the man she cares for most. She pulls away from him just when they both need each other. Brendan refuses to give up on what they have together, but he carries his own burdens. His true connection to the Steel family finally comes to light just as Snow Creek confronts a serious financial emergency. The Steel family cannot provide the solution the town desperately needs. Both Ava and Brendan must confront buried truths about their histories. They struggle to rebuild their bond while facing challenges that appear impossible to overcome. Their love is tested by circumstances beyond their control and secrets that refuse to stay hidden.
Genres: romance, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Snow Creek
304 pages · Paperback · Waterhouse Press LLC