Fleeing New York City for rural Nova Scotia may seem reckless—but Freddie has nothing left to lose. Determined to uncover the truth about her origins, she retreats to an abandoned fishing lodge left behind by the mother she never knew. What she finds there is more than refuge; it’s a legacy steeped in African heritage, buried trauma, and a family history shaped by racism and silence. To move forward, Freddie must decide whether she is brave enough to let go of the story she’s been told—and claim the one that is truly hers.
Chase, a quiet handyman burdened by self-doubt, never imagined crossing paths with someone like Freddie—let alone being truly seen by her. Her fierce determination begins to challenge everything he believes about himself. What begins as resistance soon becomes something neither of them can ignore.
Wendy insists she isn’t having a midlife crisis—she’s simply a caregiver with dreams of becoming a chef. But when she begins working for a wounded war veteran who shares her passion for cooking, the careful balance of her life starts to unravel. The sudden return of a long-lost love forces her to confront a past she has tried to forget.
Once a confident doctor, Robbie now grapples with addiction and the lasting scars of war. As he searches for a way forward, he discovers that healing can come from unexpected places.
In a rural town where old wounds resurface and new dreams take root, four lives intertwine—proving that healing isn’t about forgetting the past but rewriting the future. And sometimes, believing in magic simply means believing in yourself.
Genre: General Fiction
Chase, a quiet handyman burdened by self-doubt, never imagined crossing paths with someone like Freddie—let alone being truly seen by her. Her fierce determination begins to challenge everything he believes about himself. What begins as resistance soon becomes something neither of them can ignore.
Wendy insists she isn’t having a midlife crisis—she’s simply a caregiver with dreams of becoming a chef. But when she begins working for a wounded war veteran who shares her passion for cooking, the careful balance of her life starts to unravel. The sudden return of a long-lost love forces her to confront a past she has tried to forget.
Once a confident doctor, Robbie now grapples with addiction and the lasting scars of war. As he searches for a way forward, he discovers that healing can come from unexpected places.
In a rural town where old wounds resurface and new dreams take root, four lives intertwine—proving that healing isn’t about forgetting the past but rewriting the future. And sometimes, believing in magic simply means believing in yourself.
Genre: General Fiction
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