First published 2017
Kelly and Olivia Van Gilder have barely spoken since their mother abandoned them as teenagers. Now adults in New Holland, Washington, the sisters guard secrets that keep them apart. Their silence breaks when Griffith and Ryan Martin return to town after ten years away. Kelly once harbored a crush on Griffith until a humiliating incident drove her away from him. Olivia lost Ryan to her sister's interference and never forgave Kelly for it. Ryan had been the only person who understood Olivia's rebellious nature after their mother left. With both brothers back, Olivia plots to win Ryan again. She believes they belong together. Kelly wants to avoid Griffith and the painful memories he triggers. But Griffith seeks to make amends for the hurt he caused her long ago. As the sisters navigate their feelings for the Martin brothers, hidden truths surface. The secrets they've kept from each other threaten to destroy any chance at love or reconciliation.
Genres: romance, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: New Holland, Washington
416 pages · Hardcover · HQN