The Last Checkout : A Second Chance Romance Short Story
Luna Mabini
Just in time for Valentine’s season, return to Juniper Glen for the long-awaited conclusion to Zane and Emmie’s story.
She came to dispute a fine.
She didn’t expect to find him.
On New Year’s Eve, Emmie Delgado storms into her hometown library determined to fight an outrageous overdue charge. What she doesn’t expect is Zane Makana—her brother’s best friend, her biggest mistake, and the one man she never truly forgot—waiting inside.
Zane came back to Juniper Glen for one to secure a rare psychology book that could change the future of his performance app. But when he discovers Emmie is the one who checked it out? He makes a calculated move.
Get the book.
Face the past.
Risk everything.
Now, locked in the library together as the town counts down to midnight, old wounds resurface and truths demand to be heard.
But some rules were broken for a reason.
And some sparks never really die…
✨ Brother’s best friend
✨ Second-chance romance
✨ Small-town New Year’s Eve
✨ Forced proximity
✨ Dual POV
✨ Emotional reconciliation
Perfect for readers who believe in second chances, grand gestures, and love that refuses to stay overdue—especially during Valentine’s season.
Sponsored links / Remove ads
