It’s never too late for adventure. Or romance.
Elsie is stuck. She’s isolated herself since her beloved husband’s death. When she hears about a series of thefts at a nearby senior living community, Elsie steps out of her solitude and boredom to try a new adventure. Cozy “whodunits” have always been her thing. Surely she can do a little sleuthing, even at her age. She moves into an apartment at Willow Groves, takes advantage of the built-in rumor mill among her quirky yet endearing neighbors, and sets a trap for the thief.
When Sam, a sulky, curt, but handsome recluse, helps Elsie care for an injured dog, he reveals an unexpected tender side. Elsie had no idea he could speak in full sentences, let alone thoughtful, caring ones. The immediate spark of attraction deepens as they walk in the woods, sing along to oldies music, and work together to solve the crimes. As Sam and Elsie share their stories of grief and regret, they start believing in the possibility of love and community.
Elsie pushes Sam to reach out to his estranged daughter, but he retreats in frustration. Elsie’s plan to catch the thief endangers them both as the culprit is revealed. Will their love be derailed or continue to grow?
Dive into this sweet, later in life romance and discover that joy can be found in every season of life!
Julie loves having breakfast with friends, snuggling with her kitty cat Miles, binge watching Ted Lasso (again), and savoring anything chocolate. She can often be found in the quiet room of her local library, writing, revising, or getting distracted by the romance novels on her Kindle app. After a thirty-six-year career as a speech-language pathologist, her retirement years have been busy with church activities, service projects through her Kiwanis Club chapter, video chats with kids and grandkids, get-togethers with friends, and frequent walks through the woods.
Julie spends time with her daughter, son-in-law, and three grandsons as often as possible, as well as her son. She lives in the St. Louis area with her sister and their cat.
Julie is working on the next installment of her Willow Groves series, set in a senior living community that may feel familiar to many. These stories show that women can be strong, independent, and resilient, while experiencing romance in the second half of life.
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