Fleeting Echoes — Ann Hood

There's something about walking back into your past that feels like stepping into a time warp-familiar yet completely unnerving. I was prepared for an art auction, not a reunion with Jake, the man who left my heart tangled in the pages of our unfinished story. Once upon a time, we were inseparable, but life had other plans. Now, years later, I'm a successful art auctioneer, navigating bidding wars with confidence... except when it comes to him. Suddenly, the world of priceless art pales in comparison to the pull of old emotions. I tell myself I've moved on, but when Jake reappears-just as charming and infuriating as ever-I'm forced to confront the truth: maybe I haven't. Maybe this isn't about art at all. What happens when you're offered a second shot at a love you thought was lost forever? And more importantly, am I ready to face the chaos that comes with it?