doubts, fears, & tears

Michelle Liliana Santos is teetering on the edge in the small town of Alice, Texas, where the sun sets just right over fields of bluebonnets. Her beloved coffee shop is perilously close to closing its doors for good. With her heart still aching from the loss of her spouse and baby, Michelle’s world is espresso beans by day and a whiskey bar by weekends, a routine as comforting as it is confining. Her best friend, wielding wisdom and a wicked sense of humor, convinces Michelle that it’s high time to get laid—and maybe let go a little. Enter Hudson Elliot Blake II, the embodiment of charm with a brain to match his brawn. He’s funny, sexy, and has a laugh that could coax a smile from a statue. Their paths cross unexpectedly on a much-needed vacation at a beach far from their everyday woes. Amid the salty air and crashing waves, sparks fly, proving that sometimes, the best meetings are the ones you never see coming. Navigating new romance isn’t easy, with the shadows of their pasts trailing closely behind. Between rogue waves of emotion and comically timed advice from her best friend, Michelle stumbles towards something that feels like hope and possibly love. As they face their traumas together, Michelle and Hudson learn that sometimes, the path to love is sprinkled with misadventures and missteps—but every step might just be worth it for the promise of a shared sunset. —- ISBN: 9798324461263