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by Morgan Leigh (Author)
Millie
Millie Feely has always dreamed of opening her own café, and after years of hard work, that dream is finally becoming a reality in the quiet town of Cherry Falls. But just as everything seems to be falling into place, she crosses paths with the town's grumpy, brooding new officer, Gabriel. When Gabriel unexpectedly finds himself in need of a nanny to help care for his infant daughter while he works, Millie can't help but step in to offer her services, even though the last thing she wants is to get tangled up in his world.
But the more she spends time with Gabriel's daughter, the more she finds herself drawn to him-and the harder it becomes to ignore the attraction that simmers between them. Gabriel is everything she's told herself to avoid-distant, guarded, and unwilling to let anyone in-but Millie knows she's falling for him. The question is, will he ever let her in?
Gabriel
Seeking a fresh start after a painful past, Gabriel moves to Cherry Falls to raise his daughter on his own. While juggling fatherhood and work, he's thrust into a situation he never expected-needing a nanny. Enter Millie Feely, the spunky, kind-hearted owner of the local café, who seems to make it her mission to make his life harder. Though he's reluctant to accept her help, he has no choice but to lean on her as she becomes a steady presence in his life.
But the more he spends time with her, the more Gabriel realizes how much he's beginning to feel for Millie-and how hard it is to keep his distance. His protective instincts kick in, but Millie's warmth and infectious smile continue to pull him closer. Gabriel never intended to complicate his life with someone like Millie, but with every passing day, he finds it harder to keep his walls up.
In this charming small-town romance, two people with troubled pasts are forced to confront their fears of letting someone in. As Gabriel and Millie navigate their growing feelings, they'll have to decide if love is worth the risk of opening their hearts to each other-and to the future they never expected.
"A love story about second chances, unexpected connections, and the power of vulnerability."
