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Vanessa Washington has been living a lie. She learns her perfect marriage is a sham when her husband’s dirty deeds come to light at his funeral. The scandal sends her into hiding, yet she can’t outrun her grief and anger. Finally determined to take back her power, she returns to Fort Bender as the new librarian. All she needs is a fresh start in the small California town, but moving on is hard to do while being the topic of conversation.

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Samson Wallercan’t escape his reputation. Even though he’s been dubbed Fort Bender’s beloved “Lumberjack Florist,” his promiscuous past haunts him. When he’s not at the flower shop or the family farm, his sole focus is on caring for his young daughter and disabled father. Women are the last thing on his mind... until Vanessa crashes into his life.

A few chance encounters lead to their unexpected friendship. But when everyone in town thinks Samson and Vanessa are dating, embracing the rumor gives them both the protection they’re looking for. Despite new tragedy and betrayal, attraction grows into something neither of them can deny:

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Beautiful facets of life can bloom, even without the rush.

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