This Time Around — Lynn Stevens

Six years ago, Julianna Markum left Hartfield to discover the truth about the death of her parents. She had every intention of returning.Until a fateful phone call changed her mind. Within minutes of arriving back in her hometown, Julianna runs a stop sign. And Pace Carter pulls her over. She knew she'd run into him eventually, just not until she'd figured out what to say. The fifteen-hour drive from Savannah hadn't been enough time. She never had enough time. Pace had been her best friend, her closest confidant, and she left without even saying goodbye. Julianna knew it would break his heart, especially after events at graduation. But she's not back for Pace. He's moved on. She's there to help care for her elderly aunt. Hartfield is a small town, and avoiding Pace is nearly impossible. She needs to make things right between them. If only she could find the words to explain why she left and why she didn't tell him goodbye. Enjoy this sweet, small town, second chance romance novella.