Julia Derks loves the small town of Mapleton where she grew up and launched her business, On Deck Café. What Julia doesn’t love is change. So when a smooth-talking stranger arrives with plans to develop the site of Mapleton’s cherished, shuttered paper mill, she doesn’t even try to hide her contempt. First impressions aren’t everything, though…

Samson Baker has never put down roots. He charms people wherever his development firm sends him, and he’s dealt with his share of pushback from communities unable to recognize the value of growth and change. Mapleton is no different. There’s just one problem, and her name is Julia.

As Samson and Julia’s worlds collide, sparks as bright as Mapleton’s Fourth of July Festival fireworks fly—until a damaging secret threatens both their brewing relationship and their livelihoods. With everything they’ve worked for on the line, can Julia and Samson reconcile their differences, save the café, and have a shot at happily ever after?

I picked up this book as part of a sweet/clean romance promotion. I’d never read anything by this author and wanted to give it a try because I love the cover (yes, I judge books by their covers).

If you enjoy Hallmark movies, you’ll want to pick up this book. Sweet characters in a small town celebrating the 4th of July and everything that makes the town special. A handsome outsider charmed by the town and its people. An attraction. A misunderstanding. A swoony first kiss. It really is everything you expect (and love) about Hallmark movies!

This is they type of book I like to have around my house. Romantic and fun, but sweet enough that my niece can pick it up and it will still be appropriate for her. I’ll definitely pick up another book by Dobrinska.

Rated PG. Get your copy here!

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