Five years ago she pushed him out of her life, but she couldn't force him from her heart. Katie Mackall broke up with high school sweetheart Mike Elders when he made a decision which deviated from their plans. Five years later he returns to Romance and she can't seem to shake him from her life, or her heart. When Mike rescues her from car troubles at Finding Forever's Fall Festival, Katie must decide if she's going to let go of her lingering doubts and give her heart the lead. Mike never forgot Katie, and when he accepts a teaching position in Romance he hopes to have a second chance with her. But their complicated past and a PTA mom who won't get out of his way, doesn't make it easy. An instant connection with Katie's new dog may not be enough to win her heart, but determination and patience, with just the right touch of romance, might. Welcome to Romance, Oregon. Surround yourself in romance with these heartwarming, sweet novellas from the USA Today, national bestselling, and award-winning authors. Each story takes you inside the heart of a small town filled with animal friends, lost love, second chances, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters.