With You
Most single women in their 40’s would stay in the city they love, with the killer apartment, a successful career, and good friends. But Kristen Barnes craves change. Arriving in the small town of Riverton, she expects new scenery and a year of quality time with her dad to reignite her creativity. Instead, her neighbor turns out to be a major distraction…
Jack Blair is a loner with a troubled past who prefers the company of the woods to people. When he and Kristen end up at the same dinner table, the sparks fly, but her relationship trauma has made her leery of love, and Jack’s emotional walls are a mile high.
Nevertheless, both agree a couple of strictly casual dates can’t do any harm — but as Kristen’s time in Riverton slips away, what they thought was friendship looks set to end in broken hearts.
WITH YOU is a third person dual POV novel that explores themes of friendship, grief, and healing with a HEA.
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Early Praise for With You
It is a pleasure entering into the world of With You where the likable characters enjoy a true sense of camaraderie. There’s a real community feel in this novel. I loved the female and male viewpoints which offered insight into the smoldering relationship between Kristen and Jack. The twists and turns held my attention until the very end of the novel. Great stuff! – Gail Aldwin, This Much Huxley Knows
Curling up with this sweet romance novel is like a comfortable conversation with a best friend over steaming chai lattes; warm and engaging. With relatable characters and vivid descriptions, the story of Kristen and Jack’s complicated relationship is a delightful slow burn—until the sparks are undeniable…” – Laura Thomas, The Orphan Beach
With You is a book you’ll want to take to the beach or snuggle up with on a cold winter night. Reading it is like being wrapped in the warmth and love of extended family with characters so well written you’ll feel like you’ve known them forever. The story of the main character is one I wouldn’t mind reading about in sequels, yet when this book ends, the conclusion leaves you with a sense of peace and satisfaction. Overall a very satisfying read that I would recommend. ~Barbara A. Luker, I Carry Your Heart
You Again
It’s never too late to open your heart.
When her husband died, Rosalee McDonnell’s world shrank. Now, between family time and the shelves of the local library, she has everything she needs. When a friendly neighbor nudges Rosalee out of her comfort zone, she unexpectedly reconnects with George Barnes: her first love, the man who broke her heart at seventeen, and someone she thought she’d never see again.
To Rosalee’s surprise, George seems eager to rekindle their romance. But even after all these years, Rosalee can’t risk another betrayal. As her life starts to expand again, she finds herself navigating new friendships, family tension, grief, and her own complicated feelings — all while that summer of 1973 whispers in her ear…
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Praise for You Again
You Again is a late-in-life romance that is incredibly sweet, while also feeling very real. I loved the character of Rosalee. The story goes back and forth between the past and the present in a way that’s very well done. This story was like a warm hug. I highly recommend it. ~ Dawn Klinge, author of Palmer Girl.
Great light-hearted read! I loved the character development and seeing how they evolve over the years. I want to be Rosalee’s friend! ~ Tamara Fassino, Amazon review
This is a delightful novel with relatable characters, unexpected turns, and vivid descriptions of badge and times gone by. It is a fun read! ~ keensor, Amazon review
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