Sweet Beginnings

He’s a former quarterback seeking redemption. She’s a betrayed artist hiding from the world.

Hope Ryan dreams of seeing her work displayed in top galleries again, but after a devastating betrayal destroyed her career, she retreated to her hometown of Indigo Bay. Now, she spends her days safely creating unique items for tourists and wedding couples, refusing to venture out of her comfort zone to protect her guarded heart—even if she secretly longs for more.

Sportscaster and former quarterback Josh Cooper never overcame the bitterness of a career-ending football injury. Finding solace in alcohol only made matters worse until he finally hit rock bottom. Now, he is determined to make amends. When a cross-country trip to right a past wrong leads him straight to Hope, she finds an unexpected kindred spirit in him. Josh’s journey to sobriety inspires Hope to take charge of her own life, something she has put off for far too long.

As their connection straddles the line between friendship and romance, the emotional stakes are high. Hope and Josh must find the strength to overcome their painful pasts and trust each other, or let the fear of repeating old mistakes drive them apart forever.

Tropes & Themes:

Small Town Romance •

Wounded Souls / Healing •

Former Athlete •

Friendship to Lovers •

Sweet / Clean Romance •

Reading Note: This is book 3 in the Indigo Bay Sweet Romance series and can be listened to as a standalone romance.

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Data di uscita

Audiolibro: 4 marzo 2026