Love Found in a Cozy Town Series by Melissa Tatum

Is there such a thing called fate? Does fate give you second chances in love? Juliet feels like she didn’t really get a first chance. Her first marriage was a disaster. She had never felt inclined to take a chance on a man after that. The risks were too great, especially when she had two children to consider. She didn’t think her heart could handle having her trust broken again. But Michael has known love, and wants it again. He wants it with Juliet... moreIs there such a thing called fate? Does fate give you second chances in love? Juliet feels like she didn’t really get a first chance. Her first marriage was a disaster. She had never felt inclined to take a chance on a man after that. The risks were too great, especially when she had two children to consider. She didn’t think her heart could handle having her trust broken again. But Michael has known love, and wants it again. He wants it with Juliet. It took just one look for him to realise that Juliet was everything he wanted. Now, he wants to woo her like the princess she is, and he wants to give her fun, love, pleasure and joy. It’s never that easy, though, and Juliet knows that. Juliet’s family is old money, and they would never approve of somebody like Michael, a teacher from the wrong side of the neighbourhood in Manhattan, being a part of Juliet’s life. Juliet is a grown woman with her own life, but when she is with her family for the holidays, the weight of their disapproval threatens to crush her. She refuses to think of what her family might say about her friendship – and more – with Michael. On top of all that, why is Tony, her brother, so interested in her comings and goings? What does his friend, Ross Carmichael, want with Juliet? It’s a confusing time, but the one thing she’s getting surer and surer of is that even if it makes no sense, she will always be able to trust Michael. But will that be enough to bring Juliet and Michael together? less

Michael McNally knows that he’s found more than his fantasy in Juliet Bradford. She is so much more than anything he had hoped for. He knows he doesn’t want to let her go. But Juliet’s family, with the exception of her sister, is not nearly as lovely as she is. They are a bunch of old money snobs who, he knows, will look down on him. And so it proves. But he won’t let Juliet apologise for them. Juliet has made something far more of herself, and he wants her to be proud of it... moreMichael McNally knows that he’s found more than his fantasy in Juliet Bradford. She is so much more than anything he had hoped for. He knows he doesn’t want to let her go. But Juliet’s family, with the exception of her sister, is not nearly as lovely as she is. They are a bunch of old money snobs who, he knows, will look down on him. And so it proves. But he won’t let Juliet apologise for them. Juliet has made something far more of herself, and he wants her to be proud of it. But it isn’t just about the snobbishness – he feels that there is something sinister about her brother’s friend, Ross Carmichael. Juliet might be determined to never be a damsel in distress, but she might need some saving, anyway. Juliet finds herself more and more drawn to Michael. It’s more than a holiday affair, she knows that now. If a man can take time with her family and not blame her for it, she feels he’s a keeper. But she knows how things can turn, and how even when everything seems perfect, there can be rot at the core. She thought she’d stopped believing in happy endings. She isn’t sure if she can let herself believe again, now. less

Juliet and Michael seem to have found their way to each other. But love is never that easy. To love Juliet, Michael must tolerate her family, who treated him shamefully. To protect Juliet, Michael might need to break her trust and do something for which she might not forgive him. Michael doesn’t like the man who has been trying to gain Juliet’s trust and affection. But it isn’t just about personal preferences... moreJuliet and Michael seem to have found their way to each other. But love is never that easy. To love Juliet, Michael must tolerate her family, who treated him shamefully. To protect Juliet, Michael might need to break her trust and do something for which she might not forgive him. Michael doesn’t like the man who has been trying to gain Juliet’s trust and affection. But it isn’t just about personal preferences. There is something much more sinister about the situation, and Michael is determined to find out what it is. No matter what, Michael is determined to love, cherish, and protect Juliet. But it’s not just about them. They need their children to be happy with their choices, too. Love is more complicated when it’s not just about the two of them. less