Part of Chesapeake Shores, book 2
First published 2009
Bree O'Brien's theatrical dreams crumble in Chicago when her plays fail and her mentor relationship explodes. She retreats to Chesapeake Shores to start fresh with a flower shop on Main Street. The small town offers no refuge from complications. Her estranged mother hovers nearby, stirring up old wounds. Jake Collins, her former lover, wants her gone from his life entirely. He carries deep grievances against Bree, yet one truth overpowers his anger. He still loves her. Jake considers reconciliation, but only if Bree commits to staying in Chesapeake Shores permanently. Her track record suggests she might flee again when challenges arise. Jake faces a choice between protecting his heart and risking everything for love. Bree must decide whether the flower shop represents a temporary escape or a genuine new beginning. Their future depends on whether either can trust enough to stay vulnerable.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Chesapeake Shores, Chicago, Main Street
383 pages · Mass Market Paperback · MIRA