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For years, the old mill at Willow Creek has been nothing more than a ghost story for the children of Maplewood. An abandoned shell of wood and stone, it stands as a monument to a history Jenny Hart, a quiet elementary school teacher, thought was permanently lost. Jenny has built a life of safe routine, but her comfortable solitude is shattered the moment she sees lanterns flickering in the mill's broken windows. Luke Bennett is a restorer with a dark, guarded past. He arrives in Maplewood with a simple, focused ambition: to rebuild the historic mill into a vibrant community space, a task he's determined to complete alone. He deals in wood and beams; he doesn't do ""permanence."" Pulled in by the undeniable magnetism of his quiet intensity and the sheer audacity of his plan, Jenny finds herself offering help, trading her organizational skill (permits and paperwork) for his steady expertise in construction. As the mill transforms under their shared effort, so does the space between them. With the town's chief matchmaker, Mrs. Calloway, loudly campaigning for the new couple, Luke and Jenny must confront the growing possibility of a future they both fear: Luke is afraid to put down roots again, and Jenny is terrified to risk the safe life she built. When a sudden, fierce storm threatens to sweep away everything Luke has built-and everything Jenny has dared to feel-they must decide if their connection is strong enough to stand against the chaos, or if Luke will finish his job and simply drive away. Discover a heartwarming story about the power of community, the courage to build a new life, and the unexpected foundation found when two hesitant hearts finally choose to stop running.

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Penelope Dalton writes heartfelt, small-town fiction where the coffee is always hot, the community is close-knit, and true love is often found where you least expect it. A lifelong lover of stories, Penelope spent years collecting books and daydreaming about quaint bookshops before finally deciding to write her own stories about the magic of a fresh start. She is a firm believer in the power of good neighbors, second chances, and the kind of cinnamon rolls that can solve any problem. When she isn't visiting the fictional town of Maplewood Falls in her imagination, Penelope can be found tending her garden, browsing used book sales for hidden gems, and drinking far too much tea. She lives with her own small, messy family, who constantly remind her that the best adventures never go according to plan.

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