Springtime at Hope Cottage (Forever Special Release): Includes a bonus short story

Josie Kellum is a successful editor at Loving Life magazine who is single and has no time for dating. She visits her best friend, Sweetwater Springs, and slips on a patch of ice, breaking her leg and needing physical therapy. She meets Tucker Locklear, a physical therapist who has lived in Sweetwater Springs all his life. He scoffed at the town's reputation as a romantic retreat, but now he finds himself attracted to Josie. Josie is only temporary in Sweetwater Springs, but Tucker wants her to take another fall, this time head over heels.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2019
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Josie Kellum is a remarkable individual who exudes strength, success, and independence. Working as an editor at the esteemed Loving Life magazine, she is immersed in her professional pursuits and has little time to engage in dating. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she travels to Sweetwater Springs to visit her best friend. While navigating a patch of ice, Josie sustains a severe leg injury, forcing her to confront the challenges she has been juggling. With her recovery time limited in Sweetwater Springs, she must also complete the rigorous exercises prescribed by her sinfully handsome physical therapist. It appears that Josie is left with no choice but to comply with his demands.

Tucker Locklear has called Sweetwater Springs his home for his entire life. He scoffed at the notion that a prestigious magazine editor would designate his hometown as one of the most romantic retreats in America, resulting in an influx of tourists. Now, the individual responsible for this influx is one of his patients, and she presents a considerable challenge, albeit a captivating one. Josie is the first woman to ignite a flutter in Tucker's heart since the passing of his wife. However, Josie's stay in Sweetwater Springs is merely temporary. As soon as he restores her physical well-being, she intends to depart for good. While a part of Tucker eagerly anticipates her departure, another part yearns for her to experience a different kind of fall—one that leads her to fall head over heels in love.

As Josie begins her recovery in Sweetwater Springs, she finds herself drawn to Tucker, despite her initial intentions to leave. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and they spend more time together, forming a deep connection. Josie discovers that Tucker has a gentle and caring nature, far different from the image she had previously formed of him. He takes care of her, listens to her, and supports her in every way possible.

Meanwhile, Tucker finds himself captivated by Josie's resilience and determination. He realizes that he has underestimated her and that she is more than capable of achieving her goals. He begins to see her as a person, not just a patient, and he develops feelings for her that he has never felt before.

As their relationship deepens, Josie and Tucker must confront the obstacles that stand in their way. Josie's past holds secrets that she is hesitant to share, and Tucker's past is filled with pain and regret. They must learn to trust each other and work together to overcome their demons if they want to have a chance at a future together.

In the end, Josie and Tucker must decide whether to pursue their relationship or let it go. They must weigh the risks and rewards of their love and decide if it is worth risking everything they have built for a chance at happiness.

"Sweetwater Springs" is a romantic tale that explores the complexities of love, forgiveness, and second chances. It is a story that reminds us that sometimes the greatest love stories begin when we least expect them and that true happiness comes from embracing the unexpected.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 106 x 171 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538713983