First published 2011
Noah Cooper believes he has found his soulmate when he meets Rachel. She remains uncertain about their connection, but Noah's persistence wins her over. He introduces Rachel to the Cooper family's cherished tradition of wedding letters, where loved ones share wisdom about marriage and life for the couple's keepsake scrapbook. Rachel begins to embrace her new family and their customs in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Then a buried secret from Rachel's history emerges, casting doubt over their upcoming ceremony. Noah faces a choice between his love for Rachel and the shock of her revelation. His parents Malcolm and Rain must decide whether to support their son's bride despite her concealed past. The collected wedding letters sit waiting as the ceremony hangs in the balance. One particular letter may hold the key to bringing Rachel back and salvaging their future together. The story explores whether love can overcome the weight of old secrets and whether two people can truly unite despite their separate histories.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: second-chance, secrets
Setting: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
Period: contemporary
436 pages · Hardcover · Shadow Mountain