by Abby Jimenez
Part of Part of Your World, book 3.5
First published 2024
Travel nurse Maddy arrives in the small town of Wakan, Minnesota with no intention of putting down roots. She has work to do and places to go. Romance isn't on her agenda, especially not with a local farmer. Then she encounters Doug, whose rugged good looks and genuine kindness catch her off guard. Their meeting involves Kevin Bacon, the town's pig mascot, in a way that creates an instant connection neither expected. Doug represents everything Maddy typically avoids: stability, small town life, and the possibility of staying in one place. He's clearly interested, and she feels the attraction too. But Maddy's life is built around movement and temporary assignments. She knows she won't stay in Minnesota forever. Still, maybe they could have something casual while she's here. A fling with clear boundaries. What starts as a simple attraction becomes more complicated as they navigate the space between friendship and romance, commitment and freedom.
Genres: fiction, romance, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, friends-to-lovers
Setting: Wakan, Minnesota
37 pages · Kindle Edition · Forever