Hearts of Maplewood Grove

In the small town of Maplewood Grove, Lila runs Barton and Sinclair's, a bookstore she started with her late husband, Ben. Still grieving two years after his death, she's comforted by the familiar surroundings of her store.When James, a retired history teacher, moves to Maplewood Grove looking for a quiet place to settle, he's drawn to the bookstore and its owner. As they both prepare for the annual Green Festival, a celebration that meant a lot to Ben, James finds himself increasingly involved in the communityand with Lila.As the festival nears, Lila must decide if she's ready to let someone new into her life, while James looks for a new purpose. "Bookends of the Heart" explores love, loss, and the possibility of second chances in a close-knit community.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is begin again.Emily Lewis arrives in Maplewood Grove determined to leave her old life behind and finally chase her dream: opening the flower shop she's always wanted. With a supportive best friend and the promise of a sleepy, welcoming community, this is her chance to rebuild-not just her business, but her heart.But turning a new leaf isn't as simple as it sounds. The scent of lilacs and fresh coffee fill the air, yet Emily can't outrun the scars of disappointment, or the fear she's not meant for happiness again. When an unexpected ally offers help-and maybe more-Emily must decide if she can trust herself to try again at love.In a town where everyone believes in "happily ever afters," sometimes all you need is a shop full of hope and a little courage to take a second chance. USA Today bestselling author, Wendy Meadows, is a passionate Cozy Mystery Author whose meticulously crafted stories showcase witty women sleuths and engaging plots. Her primary influences include but are not limited to mystery genre greats Joanne Fluke, Ellery Adams, and James Patterson. To date, she has published dozens of books, which include her popular Sweetfern Harbor Series, Maple Hill Series, and Alaska Cozy Series, to name a few.In a previous life, Wendy worked as a Graphic Designer, earning her Graphic Design Certification at the prestigious New York based Sessions School of Design. With this valuable artistic background, she designs her own book covers. In fact, she began writing fiction soon after designing numerous book covers for other fiction authors.When she isn't writing about female detectives and their tactful crime solving, you can find Wendy either tending to her hobby farm, playing video games, relaxing on her back porch, or coloring in her growing collection of adult coloring books. She also loves spending quality time with her husband, two sons, two cats, and one adorable Labradoodle. Together, they call "The Granite State" home sweet home.To find out more about Wendy Meadows both personally and creatively, feel free to visit her official website at www.wendymeadows.com