Part of Fool's Gold, book 3
First published 2010
Pia O'Brian has dedicated her life to organizing events for worthy causes in the small town of Fool's Gold, California. She thrives on helping others but struggles to open her heart to love. When she finds herself caught between two very different men, Pia must confront her fears about relationships and intimacy. One man offers stability and friendship, while the other represents passion and risk. As Pia works on a major fundraising project, she discovers that finding the perfect life means accepting imperfection in herself and others. Her journey toward love forces her to question everything she thought she knew about what she wants and needs. The story explores whether Pia can let go of her need to control every outcome and trust in the messy, unpredictable nature of real love.
Genres: fiction, romance, family-life, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: friends-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Fool's Gold, California
Period: 21st-century
346 pages · Mass Market Paperback · HQN Books