Cover of Ellie Vs The New Year's Kiss by River Ford

Genres

Romance

Tropes

Small TownFriends to Lovers

Location

Vermont

Time Period

Modern Day

Series Status

Interconnected

Description

Ellie returns to her small hometown of Sugar Creek bruised but determined to rebuild her life after a difficult year at music school in Boston. Struggling to find her voice both literally and figuratively, she discovers unexpected connection when she's paired with Owen Harper for the town's summer scavenger hunt. The boy she barely noticed in high school sees her in ways no one else ever has, sparking a tender slow-burn romance that challenges everything she thought she knew about herself. This sweet small-town romance celebrates emotional growth and self-discovery alongside a developing love story. Perfect for readers who cherish wholesome relationships and characters learning to choose their own futures, Ellie vs The New Year's Kiss explores themes of healing, finding your voice, and deciding whether love helps you become who you were meant to be. The fifth book in the Seasons of Sugar Creek series, it stands beautifully on its own with its heartfelt exploration of second chances and personal transformation.
Published
November 13, 2025
Pages
318
ISBN
Not available

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