Keep Me in Mind — Kerry Evelyn

Fixer upper meets found family in this new heartwarming small-town second chance romance when a matchmaking wedding planner reunites a lonely architect with the girl he promised to love forever.LiamWhen my family moved across the country, I promised the only girl I've ever loved that I'd be back. To seal that promise and prove my love to her, I spent every last penny I earned on a promise ring.But mere days later, the crushing blow of an email rocked my world-she'd decided not to wait for me, urging me to move on. When I returned to Palmer City later that year, I discovered she'd vanished into the foster care system after a tragic event at her home.It's been nine years, and I've never given up hope of finding her. I've never let go of the dream that we could have a future together. When my cousin asks me to return to Colorado to redesign our grandparents' old barn into a wedding venue, I jump at the chance.And when I show up for the job, it's her that my cousin hired to lead the construction. She's moved back to town, and all of the feelings I'd long-since buried have resurfaced-along with the dream I'd never truly given up on.BeckStunned. Shocked. Stupefied.When I arrive at the barn to meet with the architect, the last thing I expect is to come face-to-face with the boy who promised to love me forever. The very same boy who had given me a promise ring, a long-lost symbol of his unwavering love and commitment. But even though I broke his heart, I could never quite let go of the love I had for him.When our eyes lock, the buried feelings I had for him rush back. While hope and happiness fill his expression, my inner turmoil makes me want to bolt.He doesn't deserve the mess that is me or the destruction I leave in my wake. I need to keep my distance, because if we fall in love again-as grownups-I know the heartache will be unbearable. I can't survive losing him again.This is a sweet return-to-hometown he-falls-first workplace romance with heartwarming characters, found family, and even a matchmaking horse named Swiftie. Author's Note: This book features characters from my Palmer City world. It's a stand-alone, but if you love the town and characters, be sure to check out my Palmer City Voltage series.