A RURAL ROMANCE FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

When two old flames come back to their hometown, sparks are bound to ignite.

After a devastating car accident ended Stella Simpson’s tennis career and a betrayal shattered her relationship, she seeks solace by investing in a rural property. But her plans are upended when she discovers her ex, Mitchell Scott, owns the other half.

Mitchell, a former NFL star escaping a loveless marriage, finds unexpected complications when he reunites with Stella. Despite their past, their chemistry reignites as they navigate the challenges of rebuilding their lives. But when the press catches wind of their romance, they face threats from Mitchell’s vengeful ex-wife. Will she tear apart everything they’ve built, or will their love be stronger the second time around?

ROMANCE TROPES: Forced Proximity, second chance, rural romance.

BIOGRAPHY

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USA Today bestselling author Alyssa J. Montgomery lives with her husband and three children on a five-acre property nestled into a mountain range south of Sydney, Australia, and enjoys having the space for gardens, a dog, horses, goats and chickens. Visits from the native wildlife (echidnas, wallabies and a variety of native birds) are particularly welcome… although visits from native wildlife with scales and fangs aren’t met with quite as much enthusiasm! She continues to work in her private practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Previously she’s done a stint with Qantas Airways as an international flight attendant, completed her Master of Science degree, and has also been a professional pianist.