Somewhere in the English countryside, two childhood friends meet by a lucky twist of fate. Tessa is a young university student who feels hopelessly lost in the endlessness of the world. Spencer is a dedicated athlete who has been ripped from his predetermined track by the universe. Both feel lost. Both seek a thread of hope to hold on. They will learn that sometimes, the only person able to provide support is the one they least expect it from. As summer passes and conversations go by, their shared history clears up, long-buried feelings reawaken and lives are changed forever.

This book is the process. The process of going from a place so dark that I was certain I could never escape to understanding how my feelings and experiences changed and grow me. It is coming back from the depths to find sunshine once more. It is learning how time changes our perspective even after thinking that there was no possible way to feel differently.

Like the winter, grief has a season. Life returns with the spring. A young architect at a prestigious Chicago firm, Bethany Quinn has built the life she dreamed of during her teen years in a trailer park. An unexpected interruption from her estranged mother reveals that tragedy has struck in her hometown and a reluctant Bethany is called back to rural Iowa. Determined to pay her respects to her past while avoiding any emotional entanglements, she vows not to stay long. But the unexpected inheritance of five hundred acres of farmland and a startling turn of events in Chicago forces Bethany to come up with a new plan. Handsome farmhand Evan Price has taken care of the Quinn farm for years. When Bethany is left the land, Evan must fight her decisions to realize his dreams. But even as he disagrees with Bethany’s vision, Evan feels drawn to her and the pain she keeps so carefully locked away. For Bethany, making peace with her past and the God of her childhood doesn’t seem like the path to freedom. Is letting go the only way to new life, love and a peace that she’s not even sure exists?

In the quiet town of Bloom, young officer Colt teams up with experienced Sheriff Green to investigate bodies buried in the hills. As they uncover unsettling secrets, Colt's determination leads to a high-stakes confrontation that challenges his sense of justice.

Our ordinary lives may sometimes seem boring. Especially when we compare ourself to others. Frederick and Delilah search for joy in their everyday life. And they find it. They find joy and hope in preparing tea and coffee. They also find home in each other. This book is about showing how our mundane lives can still be beautiful to us if we choose to change our perspective. And if we choose to feel, however scary that may be.

Chloe Davis Michael, Hollywood publicist and newlywed, returns to her midwestern hometown seeking refuge and protection for her unborn child from her husband.

Kira's life is tough her job is frustrating, she's anxious around guys, and she's feeling lost. Approaching her 30th birthday, her world is disrupted by an enigmatic stranger who informs her of her impending death within 30 days. As Kira grapples with the fleeting nature of her existence, she embarks on a poignant journey of transformation. In a whirlwind of self-discovery, Kira confronts her fears, embraces her passions, and forms unexpected connections. With the support of friends, newfound love, and her own indomitable spirit, she dares to rewrite her story. As the countdown dwindles, Kira finds herself on the cusp of a new beginning, where life's fragility is a reminder to seize each moment with purpose and embrace the beauty of the unknown.