Publisher: St. Martin’s Press, August 4, 2026

Format: ebook

Pages: 352

Rating: 5/5 stars

Summary (From Goodreads):

A stunning novel of romance and redemption set in the Spunes, OR world, filled with heartbreak and hope from “master of emotion” (Rachel Lynn Solomon) USA Today bestselling author Tarah DeWitt.

Bea always wanted to be a mom, but she never expected she’d have to lose her best friend to do it. Armed with nothing but her best friend’s eggs and a bucket list to complete, Bea’s world is a sea of changes.

When Silas steps in to give her a place to live when she needs it, Bea is half-relieved she has a longtime friend in her corner. A firefighter living in the wake of an accident, Silas has his own challenges to work through that have left him cautious and vulnerable in equal measure. At first, they expect nothing. But as these two former sunshines knit together in a love that has been unfulfilled till now, a new beginning comes out of the ashes of the past. One that will lead to a love that can withstand all the slings and arrows, joys and triumphs, that life can throw.

My Review:

Thank you, St. Martin’s Press, for the copy of this book!
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Read if you like: second chance romance, he falls first
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Bea Marshall has just lost her best friend to cancer, but has an opportunity to have a child with her eggs. Silas, a longtime friend, offers to let her move in with him so she can deal with all these changes. Silas is recovering from an accident while firefighting, and the two find comfort with each other.
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I loved this book! I loved ow Bea and Silas supported each other, and how Silas had loved Bea for so long but wanted to give her space and respect. Silas was such a great MMC! This is definitely one of my favourite books of the year, but it was heavy so be aware before going in!