One inn. One pause pact. One town that won't let love simmer forever.
Maya Whitaker knows how to serve warmth with a side of charm. At least on camera. Behind the scenes, her once-golden marriage to Evan has cooled to a cautious pause. Co-owning Harvest Ridge Inn means co-hosting events, co-running a kitchen—and co-existing under the same string lights and scrutiny of a small-town Thanksgiving week that refuses to stay quiet.
Evan Whitaker doesn’t believe in giving up easily—not on recipes, not on renovations, and definitely not on Maya. But six weeks of professional smiles and private distance are wearing thin. When the town’s annual festival hits a snag and the Whitakers are thrust into the spotlight, old rhythms resurface… and so do old wounds.
As they juggle emergency pie judging, runaway dogs, malfunctioning ovens, and one deeply meddling mayor, Maya and Evan must is this just a well-rehearsed act for the town? Or is there still something real simmering beneath the surface?
With every parade cue and perfectly imperfect Shepherd’s Pie, the couple discovers that maybe the real recipe for home isn’t in a dish—but in the courage to stay at the table.
🥧 A Second Helping of Us is a cozy, heartfelt small-town romance about rediscovering love, rebuilding trust, and finding joy in the messy middle. Perfect for readers who
🔁 Second chances don’t have to mean starting over
🔥 Slow-burn reconnections are worth the wait
🥄 Gratitude tastes better when shared
🐶 And sometimes, the dog really does understand everything
