
Is it hot?
by Barbara Freethy · The Callaways #9
2015 · 323 pages · Fog City Publishing, LLC
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When Mia's perfect life falls apart, she escapes to a charming coastal town to sort through her aunt's house—only to find herself drawn to the guarded, wounded soldier living next door and his precious, hurting daughter. What starts as a quiet getaway becomes something magical when Mia discovers that sometimes the people we least expect to need can become exactly what we've been searching for. With a town full of second chances, a mystery involving hidden art, and family secrets waiting to be uncovered, Mia's simple cleanup project transforms into an adventure that will redefine everything she thought she wanted. This is the kind of heartwarming story that reminds you miracles come in unexpected packages.
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Soft indie folk meets warm acoustic melodies—think tender guitar, hopeful vocals, and gentle indie pop. Evoke second chances, coastal comfort, and quiet healing. Nostalgic yet hopeful. Sweet, bittersweet, and redemptive.
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