Tara Abrams believed she had a perfect life until tragedy struck, and everything came to a standstill.She pours herself into her small business, hoping things will fall back into place one day. But when a chance meeting leads to an unexpected friendship, she starts to question whether the life before was indeed all she wanted.Russ Fitzpatrick is used to focusing on work and putting off becoming serious with someone. Then he meets Tara, and something about the store owner tugs at his heart.Their connection deepens over time, pushing Tara to make a decision she never thought she'd have to face.*Mature language and content.*Slow Burn*Friends to Lovers*Family DramaEach book in the series can be read as a standalone.