Fox Crossing, Maine

Return to the charming mountain town of Fox Crossing, Maine, where nature lovers are welcome, the locals are friendly, and a single glimpse of a legendary fox can change your life forever.... YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE CRAZY TO LIVE HERE Most people think The Fox is just a folk tale, designed to lure tourists to their quiet little town on the Appalachian Trail. But, kindergarten teacher Lillian Smith is hoping the stories of the white-earred, white-pawed vixen-who brings luck and love to those who see her-are all true. After a chance sighting of the fabled fox, Lillian hopes her hiker boyfriend Owen will finally propose. Instead, he publicly dumps her, claiming she's not adventurous enough. Lillian's determined to prove him wrong. But, she sure could use some of that foxy magic to win him back... BUT, IT HELPS... IF YOU'RE CRAZY LIKE A FOX Luckily, Lillian is not alone. She has her good friend Gavin, the local boot camp worker who agrees to help her reinvent herself-even though he thinks she's fine the way she is. Then there are the townsfolk who also claim to have caught glimpses of The Fox: an offbeat musician with a downbeat career, a not-so-fortunate couple who've, forgotten just how lucky they are, and a playwright whose life needs a second act. But, if the fox legend is true, things always have a way of working out-for those crazy enough to keep believing...

A charming small town that's home to a quirky assortment of characters-and one very special fox-is the setting for this uplifting story of second chances and new beginnings from beloved author Melinda Metz. The town of Fox Crossing, Maine, has something special-a legendary fox with a knack for bringing fortune, love, and happiness to anyone lucky enough to see it.... THESE TOWNSFOLK MAY THINK THEY'RE PRETTY SMART Victoria Michaud has lived in Fox Crossing her entire life without encountering the fabled fox. And then, on the day of her thirtieth birthday, she spots a beautiful, golden-eyed vixen...right before she also recognizes Bowen Gower, the guy who made her high school years hell. So much for good luck. Victoria already has enough to deal with, between running her Junk & Disorderly antique store and refereeing her divorced, still-bickering parents. BUT IT TAKES A SLY FOX TO SHOW THEM THE WAY There are a lot of things Bowen doesn't remember about growing up in this town on the Appalachian trail, and some he's chosen to forget. Back to settle his grandfather's estate, Bowen soon realizes it won't be easy to make amends to those he wronged. But he's eager to convince Victoria to give him another chance. It'll take some doing-and perhaps more luck than one fox sighting can provide. Then again, sometimes one look is all you need...