First published 2026
Emeline hasn't seen Levi Tucker in seven years. He was her older brother's best friend and the man she's always loved. Now Levi returns to River Falls, Colorado with his young son Rhett after a car accident killed his daughter and destroyed his marriage. Emeline works at the Wilde Family's summer camp for underprivileged kids. Levi volunteers there too. The attraction between them ignites immediately. Their professional relationship becomes deeply personal. Emeline refuses to walk away this time. She's ready to fight for what she wants. Levi sees a future filled with love and happiness for himself and Rhett. Then his soon-to-be ex-wife arrives in River Falls. She threatens everything Levi has started to build with Emeline. The past collides with their second chance at love.
Genres: romance, contemporary-romance, second-chance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: River Falls, Colorado
Period: Present Day
343 pages · Paperback · Kelly Elliott
Content warnings: mental-illness