When Beckett Montgomery finally gets the chance to restore his hometown's beloved historic inn, he never expects his childhood crush to walk back into his life—but there's Clare, the widowed single mom who's been living in his daydreams for years. Their stolen moments touring the newly renovated rooms spark something real between them, even as life keeps pulling them in different directions. With three energetic boys, a bookstore to run, and Beckett juggling his ambitious renovation project, these two will have to figure out if the connection they've found is strong enough to weather the messy, beautiful complications of actually building a life together. It's Nora Roberts at her best—a cozy small-town romance that celebrates second chances and the magic of finally getting your moment.

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Soft indie folk and warm acoustic pop with hints of gentle soul—the feeling of rekindled connection in quiet moments, stolen glances across renovated rooms, and the tender ache of second chances. Think Bon Iver, Iron & Wine, and Alexi Murdoch.

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