{"product_id":"small-town-secrets","title":"Small Town Secrets","description":"Stepping off the Greyhound bus, I look at the town glinting in the distance beyond a crystal-clear mountain lake. The lines I've memorized from the ad are on repeat in my mind: accommodation and employment provided to women willing to relocate to a historic town with a shortage of women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Virginia first sees the ad, her breath catches. Female? Check. Small-town seclusion needed? Check. Currently without a home or a job? Check and check. She dabs an extra layer of concealer over the bruise on her cheek, bundles up her belongings, and her secrets, and escapes her life in Savannah.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut arriving at Fortune Springs, Colorado, Virginia realizes that her plan to lay low and heal her tattered heart won't stand up against the prying questions from Calla, the brusque older woman who gives her a place to live. She's on the brink of leaving when Calla's twelve-year-old granddaughter arrives at the house, abandoned and alone. Virginia recognizes the feeling, and she realizes she can't be another adult to let the girl down. Then there's the handsome, aloof firefighter Owen, whose company is giving her a whole 'nother reason to stay...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when she returns one day from a walk amongst the wildflowers to find a face from her past waiting for her, Virginia realizes that a secret she's kept has exposed the people around her to a new world of danger. Can she find the strength to fight for the life, and love, she's found in Fortune Springs?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn emotional, gripping story full of family drama. Fans of Carolyn Brown, Robyn Carr and Debbie Macomber will be hooked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders love Alys Murray:\u003cbr\u003e\"Swept me away in its warmth. I couldn't stay away until I finished... feels and fun, family and love.\" Goodreads reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fabulous. Will remain with you long after you've reached the last page... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.\" Brook Cottage Books Blog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The warmth of the story enveloped my soul.\" Goodreads reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Full of lovely characters, witty dialogue and wonderful settings, the kind of place where you'd like to live.\" Goodreads reviewer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first book featuring the Anderson family, The Magnolia Sisters, reached #40 in the US top 100. Alys' previous title, The Christmas Company, was turned into a Hallmark movie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fans of Jenny Hale, Debbie Macomber and Carolyn Brown","brand":"SAGA Egmont","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40558210875492,"sku":"9788728277171","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/8207\/1652\/files\/9788728277171_1-small-town-secrets.jpg?v=1759500630","url":"https:\/\/suomalainen-test.myshopify.com\/products\/small-town-secrets","provider":"Suomalainen Test","version":"1.0","type":"link"}