Brewing Home Again: A Sweet Later-in-Life Small Town Clean Romance

At fifty-five, Maggie Dubois has brewed a good life in Hearthstand, running her cozy café “Maggie’s Mug” with warmth, wit, and a reliable supply of cinnamon rolls. It’s been five years since she lost her husband, and though the ache still lingers, she tells herself she’s content. Love? That pot’s been off the stove for a while.

Then David Harrison moves into town—a quiet, recently retired professor who only meant to write a book, not fall into someone’s rhythm. From his usual corner seat, he’s drawn to Maggie’s spark and the way she knows everyone’s stories like well-worn recipes. Their connection simmers slowly, stirred by shared conversations, local legends, and the gentle ritual of daily coffee.

But just as something tender begins to steep between them, Maggie’s old grief bubbles up, and the fear of opening her heart again threatens to pull her back into solitude. David, patient and unsure, doesn’t want to overstep—but he also can’t ignore what’s quietly growing between them.

Can two hearts, seasoned by loss and resilience, find the courage to love again? Or will their second chance grow cold before it’s poured?

Brewing Home Again is a warm, hopeful romance about quiet companionship, the stories that shape us, and the gentle magic of starting over—no matter how many years have passed.

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Book 2 of Hearthstand Hearts Series

Need a comforting escape? Settle into the charming small town of Hearthstand! Each novella in the Hearthstand Hearts series delivers a complete, standalone clean and sweet romance focused on relatable characters finding hope, healing, and heartwarming love, often later in life. Revisit familiar faces and settings as you explore stories brimming with community spirit and guaranteed happily-ever-afters. Perfect for readers seeking uplifting reads without the steam!

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