Overview
In this tender-hearted novel, a single mom’s fixer-upper may also open a new door to love—from the award-winning author of Someone Else’s Bucket List.
“A gorgeously warm and inviting novel about finding a place for yourself, even if it’s not quite the place you expected.”—Holly Gramazio, New York Times bestselling author of The Husbands
Zoe Copeland and her daughter Florence need a new start. The only problem is, Zoe can’t really afford one.
So when she stumbles across a listing for a charming cottage in Maine that is in her price range, she has no choice but to seize the opportunity. The catch? It’s a treasure house—filled to the brim with junk, and being sold as is.
Eleven-year-old Florence, who’s always longed for a room of her own, loves the old house full of cat figurines and other people’s memories, but Zoe is daunted by the mess and the cost of fixing up the place. Their grumpy new neighbor, Jake, thinks Zoe’s crazy for undertaking this task—though that doesn’t stop him from lending a hand, and it’s not long before Zoe starts daydreaming about the handsome handyman.
As the air turns crisp and fall sets in, Zoe becomes increasingly intrigued by the woman who lived in the house before them. Who was Marly, and how did her beloved home end up in such disrepair? As Zoe digs for more information, she can’t help but draw parallels between herself and Marly . . . but what does it say about her future if she’s still stuck in the past?
This was supposed to be a fresh start, a chance to give Florence the security she never had. But as Zoe uncovers Marly’s secrets and her own past comes crashing into the present, Zoe’s life is quickly becoming even messier than the coastal house she’s renovating. With her heart and her home on the line, can Zoe put all of the broken pieces of her life back together?
Review
This book hit me at just the right time!
Zoe Copeland and her daughter Florence need a new start. The only problem is, Zoe can’t really afford one. So when she stumbles across a listing for a charming cottage in Maine that is in her price range, she has no choice but to seize the opportunity. The catch? It’s a treasure house—filled to the brim with junk, and being sold as is.
There is so much I loved about this book! But I truly think my favorite is Florence! She has some of the best dialogue. I laughed out loud at some of her quips, especially with Jake! I could just picture this young lady.
Not only that, the setting of Maine just made my day. The magic of the scenery and the small town just made me want to hop on a plane.
Finally, the treasure house itself. It is so full of mystery and the past. And it all unfolds to create a family tale you do not want to miss…and yes…Jake might know a thing or two about it!
Need a charming tale to take you away to Maine and keep you glued to the pages….THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review
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