Hold Me - Chapel Cove Romances - Bog

Can she win the heart she shattered? Feel-good, sweet second chances/reunion romance with childhood sweethearts to make you smile! All divorcee Aileen McKenzie wants is a fresh start in her hometown, a new life with her teenaged son, their pets, and her fledgling pastry store. When she nearly drowns in a flood and her house and store are damaged, her first love-and the man she left behind over two decades ago-comes to the rescue. Old feelings resurface, and so do old hurts.Roman Vela has built a successful business in home repairs. Only one thing has been less of a success-forgetting the girl who stole his heart at thirteen and destroyed it at nineteen. Growing up in a destructive household, he became "a fixer", doing his best to repair anything that went wrong. But this, he cannot fix.As they work together in the aftermath of the flood, Aileen and Roman grow close, but she might have to leave town-and Roman-again. Will a shy, risk-averse girl choose a safe life, or risk it all for love? And can Roman learn to rely on God to fix things instead of DIYing, and open his heart to a second chance?Welcome to Chapel Cove, Oregon, where life begins at forty.Stunning coastline, a harbor against life's storms, and a welcoming community await in Chapel Cove. A place where those hurt by challenges, disappointments, and failures or reminded of their unfulfilled hopes and dreams can make a fresh start. And, if they're brave enough to accept it, maybe find a second chance at love, if only they'll allow God to safely anchor them in their hearts' home?