This Time Around

This Time Around is a contemporary romance novel that explores the tension of second chances. After a whirlwind weekend at the Canal Days Festival two years prior, Van Bradley disappeared without a word, leaving Erin Palmer behind. Now, Van has returned to Fairport and is renting a spare room in Erin's home. This arrangement forces the pair into close quarters, where shared kitchens and late-night encounters reignite an old spark.

As a volume 1 entry in the romantic comedy genre, this story focuses on the slow-burn attraction between two people trying to navigate past hurts. Erin struggles to move on while Van seeks a chance to explain his disappearance. This work of literature and fiction blends sharp banter with emotional depth, detailing the complicated journey of two people rediscovering their connection in a small town setting.