Falling for the Small Town Hero: A Forced Proximity Sweet Romance
Lacey Britt
I came to Magnolia for peace, not people.
Not the nosy neighbors.
Not the Friday night football.
Definitely not the nurse with soft eyes and a sass that cuts through my walls.
But then the fire happened.
I dragged a dog out of the flames—and woke up to Holly Porter taking care of me, one sarcastic comment at a time.
She’s light. I’m shadows.
She’s rooted. I’ve never stayed in one place long enough to unpack.
But somehow, she makes this town feel like something I’ve never had before. A place to call home.
We share midnight talks, Sunday dinners, and stolen glances that say more than either of us is ready to admit.
Just when I start to believe I could stay, I get a call from the city offering me a job opportunity.
Now I have to decide to put down roots, or continue to roam.

