My Review

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This heartwarming tale is full of second chances, family, and finding love in unexpected places. Maya, a bridal gown designer, returns to Charleston to care for her injured father. Her path crosses Derek, a widowed father trying to save his family’s bridal boutique.

Maya is being pulled in various directions as she tries to balance her aspirations and health while rediscovering the meaning of home and family. At times she is naïve —particularly in her tendency to avoid addressing her feelings or thinking through the consequences of her actions- but growth is shown as the book progresses. The romance between Maya and Derek is light and sweet, making this book perfect for readers who enjoy slow-burn, feel-good love stories. This was an uplifting and enjoyable read with its charming setting and themes of love and second chances.

BOOK SUMMARY

A heartwarming Avon debut of love, forgiveness, and new beginnings set in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry.

Maya Jackson has worked for Laura Whitcomb, Inc, a renowned New York City bridal gown brand, for years and dreams of becoming Head Designer. She has the talent; she just needs a chance to showcase her unique style. Due to an illness, she’s always prioritized her career over her personal life until her father fractures his hip and Maya returns to Charleston, South Carolina. While home for only a few months, she’s thrilled to find an opportunity at the local bridal gown boutique, never expecting sparks to fly with its owner…

A military veteran and widowed father, Derek Sullivan hopes to save Always a Bride from bankruptcy in order to preserve the legacy of his mother. He also wants to reconnect with his estranged, twelve-year-old daughter, who is still recovering from the loss of her mother. The last thing he needs is a relationship with a beautiful, smart, complicated woman who will be leaving soon.

When Derek begins to fall for the lovely Maya, he knows there’s no future. But destiny has its own plans, and these two lonely people with big hearts discover that coming home to love is the best gift life can give.