Return to Aspen Valley (The Aspen Valley Sisters, Book One): A Small-Town Second-Chance Romance by Bonnie Jean

Some places keep your secrets. Aspen Valley keeps your heart. Madeline Everett has always been the steady one—the woman who stayed behind to run her family’s mountain lodge and general store in Aspen Valley. With the weight of legacy on her shoulders and a town that depends on her, Maddie doesn’t have time for second chances… especially when they come in the form of Daniel Whitaker. The boy who broke her heart is back in town. Now a successful architect, Daniel returns with plans to restore the old community center overlooking the meadow. But his vision for progress clashes with Maddie’s determination to preserve Aspen Valley’s rustic charm—and to protect her heart from being broken all over again. Forced to work side by side, sparks fly as old wounds resurface and long-buried emotions find new life. Maddie swore she’d never forgive Daniel for leaving. Daniel is determined to prove he’s here to stay. When an unexpected tragedy strikes the valley, Maddie must decide whether to keep guarding what’s left of the past… or take a chance on a future that could finally set her free. Read more