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Second chances smell like lavender.

Between a suitcase stuffed with romance novels, forty-five pairs of heels, and the promise of daily tea and scones, Kate Howard is convinced her happily-ever-after is within reach. After escaping a toxic marriage, she’s finally living the life she dreamed of. Her Brooklyn boutique is thriving, and now she’s crossing the pond to open a second shop in London. The only snag? Her maddeningly attractive-and infuriatingly grumpy-new business partner. If only he weren’t so tempting, Kate’s new chapter would be as perfect as a fairy tale… minus the British rain.

Bennett Alexander Keats Galloway has enough on his plate: a crumbling estate, a lavender farm in need of saving, and the impossible task of raising his son while holding everyone’s world together. He doesn’t need complications. Especially not the brilliant, sunbeam-in-heels American who’s suddenly invading his carefully ordered life. She’s too bright, too bold, and far too easy to fall for.

In a world full of toads disguised as princes, does “happily ever after” exist anywhere outside the pages of a book? One woman chasing her second chance. One man hiding from his. On the rolling hills of Bee Hill, where lavender scents the air and hearts learn to bloom again, the question isn’t whether love will turn their lives upside down—but who will be left standing when it does.

Closed door, contemporary romance with faith and grit. Handling trauma with care, because love changes everything. CONTENT WARNING: This book contains innuendo, descriptive kissing, mild swearing, and references to domestic violence. Bee Hill is book 2 in The Places We Belong series.

Dear Reader,

Welcome to my little corner of the book world! I’m Jaclyn, an indie author of closed door, contemporary romance with faith and grit. I call the Pacific Northwest home, but currently live in Seoul, South Korea, with my husband, three teenagers, and a cairn terrier named Mungo (he’s my favorite and everyone knows it). Though I hold a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science from Colorado State University, I’ve been plotting stories in my head for as long as I can remember. My reading habits are a bit compulsive, and while I have a penchant for romance, I’ll read whatever is at hand. I drink copious amounts of tea and adore sea salt caramels with my scotch. Neat and smooth, please. Walking is my favorite mode of transportation, especially while traveling, and firmly believe almost any day can be salvaged with pasta. Last but not least, one can never have enough books in any form and, if given the choice, I would spend eternity in an incredibly old and famous library. Together, dear reader, we can change the world one love story at a time.

Email: cuppakindnessyet@gmail.com

Author photo courtesy of @meganbengerphotography

Click on a book for the description and purchase information. Wholesale is available for bookstores through IS. Please email or DM me with any questions. Wherever you are, whatever you’re reading, I wish you love, peace, and joy! xo~ Jaclyn

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