ABOUT THE BOOK
Former child actress, Danielle "Dani" Winter, left Hollywood to transform an old cinema into a dinner theater, seeing the project as her chance to take control of her future. The middle-of-nowhere location in Wisconsin is a perfect escape from backstabbing celebrity friends. The small town welcomes her help with open arms, but one man questions her plan.
After unsuccessful writing stints on both coasts, Paul Howell returns home to New Hope. He's shocked to discover that his sister has sold the family business to a beautiful woman. With the encouragement of his neighbors, he reluctantly agrees to write Dani's next musical.
Working together, they discover more similarities than differences and grow close. When Dani's former best friend and America's sweetheart, Kara Kensington arrives, their blossoming relationship is threatened in more ways than one.
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc.
Release Date: November 4, 2020
EXCERPT
Tipping back her head, she stuck out her tongue. A snowflake dropped into her mouth and melted. It’s almost perfect .
“We’ll get more tonight,” Jill said.
Dani froze. Slowly, she shut her mouth and raised her scarf over her nose and cheeks. With the toe of her boot, she traced lazy circles on the sidewalk in front of the grocery store.
Jill crossed the pavement. “Snow, I mean.”
Frowning, Dani pieced together Jill’s greeting. “You think so? My phone didn’t say anything.”
“You trust a phone designed in California over a born-and-bred Wisconsin girl about snow?” Jill shook her head and chuckled.
“Good point.” Lifting the corner of her mouth, Dani smiled as much as she could. Since Paul’s departure, Jill had shown her more grace than anyone should. Following Jill’s lead, New Hope forgave and accepted her. If Dani stopped berating herself for her dealings with Paul, she’d almost be happy. Her throat swelled shut.
Jill bumped her shoulder. “Where are you headed?”
“Nowhere.” Scrubbing a hand over her face, Dani scanned the street. “I’m looking for a little more inspiration for the Christmas show. Thought wandering through town would supercharge my muse.”
“Mind if I join you?”
“Not at all, but don’t you have groceries to take home?”
Unfurling the paper bag, Jill tilted it with a broad grin.
Peeking inside, Dani glimpsed sprinkle cookies and candy canes. Jill shopped for Santa’s workshop and not a person’s pantry.
“Candy cane?” Jill reached inside the bag and retrieved a wrapped candy. Waving the red-and-white striped stick in the air, she wiggled her eyebrows.
Shaking her head, Dani sipped her cocoa.
“We’ll get more tonight,” Jill said.
Dani froze. Slowly, she shut her mouth and raised her scarf over her nose and cheeks. With the toe of her boot, she traced lazy circles on the sidewalk in front of the grocery store.
Jill crossed the pavement. “Snow, I mean.”
Frowning, Dani pieced together Jill’s greeting. “You think so? My phone didn’t say anything.”
“You trust a phone designed in California over a born-and-bred Wisconsin girl about snow?” Jill shook her head and chuckled.
“Good point.” Lifting the corner of her mouth, Dani smiled as much as she could. Since Paul’s departure, Jill had shown her more grace than anyone should. Following Jill’s lead, New Hope forgave and accepted her. If Dani stopped berating herself for her dealings with Paul, she’d almost be happy. Her throat swelled shut.
Jill bumped her shoulder. “Where are you headed?”
“Nowhere.” Scrubbing a hand over her face, Dani scanned the street. “I’m looking for a little more inspiration for the Christmas show. Thought wandering through town would supercharge my muse.”
“Mind if I join you?”
“Not at all, but don’t you have groceries to take home?”
Unfurling the paper bag, Jill tilted it with a broad grin.
Peeking inside, Dani glimpsed sprinkle cookies and candy canes. Jill shopped for Santa’s workshop and not a person’s pantry.
“Candy cane?” Jill reached inside the bag and retrieved a wrapped candy. Waving the red-and-white striped stick in the air, she wiggled her eyebrows.
Shaking her head, Dani sipped her cocoa.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rachelle Paige Campbell writes contemporary romance filled with heart and hope. No matter the location—big city, small town, or European kingdom—her feel-good stories always end with a happily ever after. She’s grateful for the support of her family, her robot floor cleaner, and her reluctant writing partner (her dog).
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