A Time for Home

Morgan (the Warriors of the Mist paranormal romance series) opens the Snowberry Creek contemporary series by extolling the healing power of small towns. Nick Jenkins travels to the Washington state home of his buddy, Spence, who died in Afghanistan. Spence left his home to his friend Callie Redding, much to his relatives’ annoyance. While Nick’s initial goal is to give his dog to Callie, the two begin working together to revamp Spence’s house and soon develop an attraction. Nick’s guilt over Spence’s brutal death causes his relationship with Callie to run hot and cold as he tries to move past the horrors of war. The romance is enhanced by a mystery surrounding break-ins at Spence’s home and the possible threats from Spence’s relatives. This sweet, romantic charmer will resonate with fans of smalltown stories. Agent: Michelle Grajkowski, 3 Seas Literary Agency. (Sept.)