Where Hearts take Root

Book excerpt: Rachel Carter is ready for a fresh start. Leaving behind a turbulent past in Miami, she and her teenage son, Ethan, arrive in the cozy town of Maplewood Grove. Surrounded by rolling Tennessee hills and friendly neighbors, Rachel hopes to build a new life for her family. But when Ethan crosses paths with Sam Bennett—the town’s rugged yet kind-hearted mechanic—their lives begin to intertwine in unexpected ways. Sam knows a thing or two about raising a teen alone and repairing more than just cars. When he finds himself drawn to Rachel and her son, his heart reawakens. Yet both Rachel and Sam carry scars from their pasts and worry about trusting love again. As the seasons change, Rachel and Sam’s connection blossoms in ways neither expected. Can they let go of their guarded hearts to find a second chance at love? Or will the shadows of their pasts keep them apart? This charming, small-town romance celebrates new beginnings and the courage to embrace love at any stage of life. Curl up with Where Hearts take Root and rediscover the power of love and community!