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When Harper returns to her small Maine hometown, she stirs up all the feelings Ethan thought he'd buried years ago—along with the painful memories of why he pushed her away. He's convinced he's cursed and doesn't deserve a second chance, but the pull between them is undeniable, and watching her build a new life in the place where their love story began is slowly breaking down every wall he's built. As old wounds surface and new possibilities shimmer on the horizon, Ethan has to decide if he's brave enough to fight for the girl he never stopped loving, or if he'll let her slip away again. Packed with the small-town charm, witty banter, and emotional depth that Quinn's fans adore, this is a second-chance romance that'll have your heart soaring.
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Indie pop and soft rock for second chances and rekindled love in a small coastal town. Think acoustic guitars, vulnerable vocals, and that bittersweet feeling of someone walking back into your life. Nostalgic yet hopeful, with waves of longing and warmth.
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