He’s loved her for fifteen years. She never let herself see it. Now everything is about to change…
Mayor Patricia Cherry has spent years putting Haden Creek first—protecting the town, supporting its people, and never once asking what she truly wants.
Sheriff Tom Bradshaw has always been there. Steady. Loyal. Constant. Her closest friend… and the man who has quietly loved her for fifteen years.
But some lines were never crossed. Until now.
When a powerful developer threatens to change Haden Creek forever, Patricia and Tom fight side by side to protect everything they’ve built. And somewhere between late nights, shared burdens, and years of unspoken feelings… The truth becomes impossible to ignore. Because saving the town means facing what they’ve always avoided: What matters most. And who they’ve always belonged with.
As the entire community comes together—and familiar faces return to fight for the place they call home—Patricia and Tom must decide: Is it too late to choose love? Or has it been waiting for them all along?
Titles in the Haden Creek Hearts series include: The Rancher’s Second Chance ~ The Doctor’s Second Chance ~ The Firefighter’s Unexpected Love ~ The Sheriff’s Snowed-In Temptation ~ The Bartender’s Fake Girlfriend ~ The Chef’s Unexpected Love ~ The Cowboy’s Second Chance ~ The Lodge Boss’s Secret Heart ~ The Rescuer’s Unexpected Love ~ The Rancher’s Secret Child ~ The Bookseller’s Convenient Marriage ~ The Grumpy Lawyer’s Christmas Romance ~ The Sheriff’s Forever Love ~
This is a no-spice romance, perhaps with closed-door or fade-to-black scenes. Tension and kisses might be involved.









