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Charlie gave up a Manhattan career to come home to Vermont, only to discover that the restaurant next door belongs to the ex she never got over.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Heat
- Hot
- Published
- 2020
- Length
- 231 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After returning to her hometown, Charlie finds herself running a business right next door to the ex-lover she never quite moved on from.
- Features Second Chance
- Exes to lovers dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of contemporary, second-chance romance novels.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
When Charlie leaves her high-pressure career in Manhattan to return home to Vermont, she expects a fresh start. However, the plan hits a significant snag when she discovers the restaurant located next door to her own is owned by the woman she dated in the past and still carries feelings for.
Central Conflict
The protagonist must navigate the tension of living and working in proximity to a former romantic partner she never truly got over.
Setting
Vermont, USA
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Bold Strokes Books
- Published
- 2020
- Length
- 231 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781635556162
- ISBN-10
- 1635556163
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