Sweet Southern Memories by C.A. Harms A definite 5 star read!!!

Title: Sweet Southern Memories

Series: Magnolia Grove

Author: C.A. Harms

Release Date: February 8, 2024

Tropes: Second Chance, Small Town Romance, Single Mom, Hot Doctor, Friends to Lovers, Angst

Cover Design: Sarah Paige

Zoey

Life doesn’t always go according to plan, a lesson I learned the hard way during my divorce. My first love returns home just in time to watch me pick up the pieces, and the moment I lay eyes on him every memory rushes back.

Jayson Lincoln, the man who still makes my heart beat fast, after all these years. But he's Doctor Lincoln now and I'm a far cry from the carefree girl he left behind.

I’m learning to navigate life as a single mother of twin girls and he’s reluctantly home to take over the family practice. We may be back in the same small town, but we’re still worlds apart.

Jayson

It’s always been her. No one could ever measure up to Zoey Harding.

And I’ll always regret walking away from her and our hometown, for the big city to chase my dreams.

The longer I’m back, the more the echoes of our past whisper what could have been. But it’s not just about us, and her daughters steal my heart and mend what’s been broken for far too long.

Zoey’s afraid to trust me, but I’m determined to heal the fractures of her heart and prove that this time I’m not going anywhere.

MY REVIEW:

I love everything I have ever read by C.A. Harms and this one doesn't disappoint!  This story features Jayson and Zoey, high school sweethearts who broke up when distance interfered.  We learn how life has treated each of them during their time apart and what sad event brings them face to face again.  The characters in this second chance story are well written and I found myself smiling at parts and became totally invested in the story.  Jayson was definitely a "real prince" and worked hard to prove he wasn't just visiting.  It is so refreshing to read about Zoey's friends and how supportive women can be without any competition or hidden agendas.  The story is definitely a sweet one with just the right amount of heat.  

In the heart of Alabama, lies a charming little town on the river, where everyone knows your name… and your business.

Follow the intertwined lives of its beloved residents as they navigate first love, second chances, and all the unexpected surprises that their small-town holds.

Welcome to Magnolia Grove, where every neighbor has a story worth unraveling, the roots run deep, and love blossoms around every corner.

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C.A. Harms is an avid romance and mystery reader. She's always had a love for books, getting lost in writing and storytelling even as a young girl. She enjoys happy endings and HEA love stories.

She lives in Illinois and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She holds an addiction for Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha’s and KitKat when she should really be focusing on water and maybe a fruit or two to make herself feel less guilty, but that feeling quickly passes...thankfully.

She is easy going, fun, and although she may seem like one of the quiet ones at first, you just wait until she gets to know you better...that quietness changes, fast.

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