USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains welcomes you back to Sweetwater Springs, North Carolina, with a charming friends-to-lovers story between a sexy fireman and the beautiful woman who mends his heart.
Firefighter Luke Marini moved to the small town of Sweetwater Springs with the highest of hopes - new town, new job, and new neighbors who know nothing of his past. And that's just how he wants to keep it. But it's nearly impossible when the gorgeous brunette next door decides to be the neighborhood welcome wagon. She's sugar, spice, and everything nice - but getting close to someone again is playing with fire.
Brenna McConnell put college on hold to raise her little sister. Now that Eve is grown, Brenna is ready to leave Blueberry Creek and finish what she started. Moving on isn't easy, however, when her gruff new neighbor gives Eve a dangerous firefighting job. And yet, even as Brenna is telling him off for putting her sister in harm's way, she can't deny the sizzling chemistry between them. She put her dreams on hold once. Is she willing to make that sacrifice again for a chance at forever?
Includes the bonus novella "Sealed With a Kiss" by Melinda Curtis!
Annie Rains is a USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author who writes small town love stories set in fictional places in her home state of North Carolina. When Annie isn't writing, she's living out her own happily ever after with her husband and three children. "This gentle love story, complete with cameos from fan-favorite characters, will enchant readers."-Publishers Weekly "A sweet, fun, and swoony romantic read that was both entertaining and heartfelt."-TheGenreMinx.com "Annie Rains is a gifted storyteller, and I can't wait for my next visit to Sweetwater Springs!"-Raeanne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author "Annie Rains puts her heart in every word!"-Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author "This first installment of Rains's Sweetwater Springs series is cozy and most enjoyable. A strong cast of supporting characters as well as expert characterizations and strong plotting will have readers looking forward to future installments."-Publishers Weekly on Christmas on Mistletoe Lane "Annie Rains is an author to watch. I can't wait for more!"-Sidney Halston, USA Today bestselling author on Christmas on Mistletoe Lane
