Hickory Falls Book Two

(Gwen's Story)

She hides behind coffee beans and sisterly duty.
He hides behind paperbacks and quiet songs.
But time has a way of revealing everything.

Gwen runs a bustling café in Hickory Falls—and carries some of the town’s darkest secrets.
She’s undercover, keeping an eye on the new doctor, protecting her found family,
and pretending her heart’s not on the line.

Jake came to town for peace, purpose… maybe even a fresh start.
He didn’t expect the guarded barista next door.
She’s not ready for love.
He’s not afraid of her past.

But when danger comes knocking, Gwen learns:
you can’t always judge a book by its cover.
And sometimes, the safest place… is in someone’s arms.

A clean, slow-burn small-town romance with a touch of mystery, a found family worth protecting, and one fiercely loyal bookworm.

Deanna Lilly delivers heartwarming HEA stories that pull you in and make you feel like one of the family. If you like all the feels with only sweet kisses, this story is for you. Fans of Hallmark and Lifetime movies enjoy Deanna Lilly's books.