Return to Promise Cove

<p><em><strong>She's haunted by her past. He never forgot her. After three decades apart can they seize a second chance at love?</strong></em></p><p>Kelly Richards' life is crumbling. Crushed to discover her late husband had secrets the artsy widow returns to her old Montana stomping grounds after learning about a surprise inheritance. But a chance encounter with a first love makes her question everything she believes is true.</p><p>Ryan Svoboda prefers his quiet well-crafted life. Content in the small town the art quilter and part-time handyman is amused when his city-dwelling teenage crush threatens him with a rolling pin. But after only a few minutes of conversation he realizes she could rip his emotional world apart.</p><p>Even though she's drawn to his easy-going charm and kindness Kelly won't risk losing her heart to someone she only knew as a teenager. Although Ryan longs to recreate the feelings they once had he fears that different goals and geography threaten to keep them apart.</p><p>Can they tear down their barriers to explore a more perfect life together?</p><p><em>Return to Promise Cove</em> is the inspiring first book in the Promise Cove romance series. If you like real-life characters overcoming obstacles midlife fresh starts and intriguing small town personalities then you'll love Casey Dawes' gentle love story. </p><p> </p><p>✓ Midlife Romance / Later-in-Life</p><p>✓ Second Chance at Love</p><p>✓ Small-Town Montana</p><p>✓ Opposites Attract</p><p>✓ Widowed Heroine</p><p><strong>Heat Level:</strong> Clean & Wholesome (Closed door)</p><p><strong>Vibes:</strong> Heartwarming emotional small-town comfort</p><p><strong>Setting:</strong> Promise Cove Montana (Small town / Art community)</p><p><strong>Trope Tags:</strong> Over 40 romance secret inheritance reunion romance</p><p><strong>Ending:</strong> Standalone HEA (Book 1 of the Promise Cove Series)</p><p><strong>Perfect for fans of:</strong> Debbie Macomber and RaeAnne Thayne</p>