Description:
In Mapleton, love takes a village ...
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?
Brief description:
Leah Dobrinska earned her degree in English Literature from UW-Madison and has since worked as a freelance writer, editor, and content marketer. As a kid, she hoped to grow up to be either Elizabeth Bennet or Nancy Drew. Now, she fulfills that dream by writing love stories and mysteries. She's a sucker for a good sentence, a happy ending, and the smell of books--both old and new. Leah lives out her very own happily ever after in a small Wisconsin town with her husband and their gaggle of kids. When she's not handing out snacks, visiting local parks, and doing projects around the house, Leah enjoys reading and running. Find out more about Leah and connect with her through her website, LeahDobrinska.com, or on social media.