Willowbrook Wishes

About this book

Lily Harper has spent her life perfecting the art of the exit. A foster-care survivor turned high-powered event planner, she keeps her bags packed and her heart guarded, viewing every town as a temporary stop. When she arrives in Willowbrook, Ohio, during the summer of 1998, her mission is strictly professional: revitalize the struggling county fair and move on to the next project. Her plans hit a snag in the form of Ethan Calloway, a gruff, fiercely protective bookstore owner who is determined to shield his late father’s legacy from Lily’s big-city influence. As they clash over the fair’s future, their bickering masks a simmering, undeniable chemistry. This classic grumpy/sunshine pairing forces them both to confront their deepest fears—Lily’s struggle to find belonging and Ethan’s difficulty in letting go of the past. Set against a backdrop of 90s nostalgia and small-town charm, *Willowbrook Wishes* is a touching, slow-burn romance that explores the beauty of found family and the courage required to finally call a place home. As Lily begins to put down roots, she must decide if she is brave enough to stay for the one thing she never thought she’d find: a future worth sticking around for.