He broke her heart and left town without looking back. Now he’s home—and asking for a second chance.After making it big in the music industry, Zac Hartford returns to Kurrajong Crossing with one goal: make peace with the only woman he’s ever loved. The town may still hate him, but Zac can handle gossip, dirty looks, and old grudges.Facing Catherine Van Alden again? That’s another story.Cat never expected the man who shattered her family to walk back into her cupcake shop looking older, sexier, and full of regrets. She’s spent years rebuilding her life, and falling for Zac again could destroy everything she’s fought to protect.But the closer they get, the harder it becomes to ignore the truth:the past they remember isn’t the whole story.As buried secrets come to light, Zac and Cat must decide if first love is worth risking their hearts all over again.A heartfelt small-town second chance romance perfect for fans of emotional reunions, protective heroes, and slow-burn chemistry.For Readers that Love: Second chance romanceSmall-town romanceFirst loveReturning hometown heroEmotional secrets