Ellie Fletcher came home to Sugar Creek to recover, not to fall in love. After a year that broke her confidence and silenced her music, she wants nothing more than a quiet summer and a fresh start. What she doesn’t expect is Owen Harper, the boy who’s loved her quietly since high school, and a slow-burning connection that changes everything.

Owen Harper feels stuck. Caring for his mom and putting his own dreams on hold wasn’t the plan, but then Ellie comes home with her guarded smiles and untapped brilliance. Creating something together across the months draws them closer than either of them is ready for. From one New Year’s Eve to the next, Ellie and Owen learn that love doesn’t always arrive when the clock strikes midnight, but sometimes, it’s worth waiting for the kiss that finally counts.

Perfect for readers who love tender romances, emotional growth, and happily-ever-afters that feel earned.

"Ellie Vs the New Year's Kiss"

by River Ford