Jake's got a diner to run, a fake marriage to plan, and Sadie to woo—he's in over his head.

When Jake Walker returns home and, for his mom's sake, cooks up a fake relationship with sexy waitress, Sadie Evans, he's shocked to discover that he wants the friends-to-lovers thing to stay on the menu forever. Although Sadie can't pass up this chance to be in close proximity with her one true love, she harbors no delusions. Jake's not built for settling down or small-town life. She's betting he'll rip off his apron and chuck the wedding band long before she has to admit to ordering up a fresh start for herself—one that can't possibly include him.
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This is a story about returning home after love and loss, taking chances and forging new beginnings, and, of course, grasping for a second chance with the one who got away!
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Love That Lasts is a an emotionally-charged contemporary romance series from award-winning author JB Schroeder. If you love stories about well-drawn characters forging new beginnings, fighting for second chances, and risking their hearts for true love—this series is for you!