Carmen Jewel Jones narrates a sweet romance about finding love in unexpected places and making the most of every moment. Maya Jackson is not looking for love when she comes to Charleston to help her father after surgery, but a relationship with boutique owner Derek Sullivan blossoms regardless. Both Maya and Derek have suffered relatively recent losses, and Jones allows them sufficient space to dwell on their grief without becoming maudlin. The two find common ground in their shared devotion to family, which Jones adroitly highlights in subtle ways. She also skillfully portrays various secondary characters, including Maya’s gruff and lovable father, Derek’s precocious yet sensitive daughter, and a malicious frenemy from Maya’s past. K.M.P. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
""I absolutely adore this book...love story begins slow-like a delicious lowcountry boil-but heats up to the perfect ending."" --Kathleen Y'Barbo, bestselling author of The Black Midnight
A heartwarming Avon debut of love, forgiveness, and new beginnings set in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry.
Maya Jackson has worked for a renowned New York City bridal gown brand for years and dreams of becoming Head Designer. She has the talent, she just needs a chance to showcase her unique style. Due to an illness, she's always prioritized her career over her personal life until Maya's father fractures his hip and she returns to Charleston, SC. While home for only a few months, she's thrilled to find an opportunity at the local bridal gown boutique, never expecting sparks to fly with its owner...
A military veteran and widowed father, Derek Sullivan hopes to save Always a Bride from bankruptcy in order to preserve the legacy of his family. He also wants to reconnect with his estranged, twelve-year-old daughter, who is still recovering from the loss of her mother. The last thing he needs is a relationship with a beautiful, smart, complicated woman who will be leaving soon.
When Derek begins to fall for the lovely Maya, he knows there's no future. But destiny has its own plans, and these two lonely people with big hearts discover that coming home to love is the best gift life can give.
""I absolutely adore this book...love story begins slow-like a delicious lowcountry boil-but heats up to the perfect ending."" --Kathleen Y'Barbo, bestselling author of The Black Midnight
A heartwarming Avon debut of love, forgiveness, and new beginnings set in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry.
Maya Jackson has worked for a renowned New York City bridal gown brand for years and dreams of becoming Head Designer. She has the talent, she just needs a chance to showcase her unique style. Due to an illness, she's always prioritized her career over her personal life until Maya's father fractures his hip and she returns to Charleston, SC. While home for only a few months, she's thrilled to find an opportunity at the local bridal gown boutique, never expecting sparks to fly with its owner...
A military veteran and widowed father, Derek Sullivan hopes to save Always a Bride from bankruptcy in order to preserve the legacy of his family. He also wants to reconnect with his estranged, twelve-year-old daughter, who is still recovering from the loss of her mother. The last thing he needs is a relationship with a beautiful, smart, complicated woman who will be leaving soon.
When Derek begins to fall for the lovely Maya, he knows there's no future. But destiny has its own plans, and these two lonely people with big hearts discover that coming home to love is the best gift life can give.
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940176320169 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 06/01/2021 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |