Books like Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle
Maybell Parish is a dreamer and hopeless romantic who has long preferred imagination over reality. With her Great‑Aunt Violet’s passing, she inherits a charming but crumbling house in the Smokies, hoping for a fresh start.
Arrival finds Maybell’s fortunes won’t be as smooth as she’d imagined: the house is in disrepair and she must share it with Wesley Koehler, the rough‑hewn groundskeeper who sees the property differently. Negotiating with Wesley—whose grouchy exterior masks a surprisingly kind nature—becomes a challenge far greater than any of Violet’s previous dying wishes.
As Maybell and Wesley slowly break down their barriers, they discover that even the smallest steps outside one’s comfort zone can bring unexpected sweetness and maybe, the chance for love.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sarah Hogle
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