by Lauren Asher
First published 2024
Jillian's world crumbles when her beloved husband dies. Drowning in grief, she retreats from family and friends, desperate to escape the pain. But one snowy December night, a chance encounter with a kind-eyed stranger offers her a glimmer of hope. As they share their stories of loss, an unspoken connection blossoms between them. Together, Jillian and the stranger navigate the tender, fragile path of healing. But their budding relationship faces obstacles—both within and without—that threaten to tear them apart. Can they find the courage to confront their pasts and embrace a future neither expected?
Genres: literary-fiction, grief, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
250 pages · Paperback