Home to Stay
The beginning of the Clocktower Romance Series and the Murphy Family Series.
The last thing Ava Robey needs is a man, especially Marine officer Ryan Murphy—the man she blames for her husband’s death. Determined to support her family and honor her late husband, Ava is set on opening Robey’s Rewards in historic Sunberry. But when she learns Ryan is her competitor for the only available lease, her resolve hardens. She won’t let her guard down, no matter how kind he is or how much her boys seem to adore him.
Ryan Murphy has spent five years haunted by guilt over the patrol that claimed his best man’s life. Returning to Sunberry, he never imagined falling for Ava—the widow of his fallen comrade. Helping her boys stay out of trouble and repairing her family’s farm only deepens his feelings. But as the competition for the lease heats up, Ryan realizes winning Ava’s heart will take more than his good intentions.
With her family’s future on the line and her heart wavering, Ava must decide whether to keep Ryan at arm’s length—or take a chance on the man determined to prove he belongs in her life.
If you love small-town second-chance romances with courageous heroines and heartfelt family moments, get Home to Stay today and escape to the charming world of Sunberry, North Carolina.