Preslaysa Williams, author of the "emotionally stirring debut" A Lowcountry Bride (Oprah Daily), returns to the Lowcountry with a heartwarming friends-to-lovers story about the courage to fall in love again.

When Avila's mother passes away, Avila must return to Charleston to get her mother's house ready to put on the market. Returning home means that she'll have to face relationships that were best left behind. Her feelings are complicated, to say the least.

Things get even more complicated when she runs into her childhood friend, Terence, who is now a professor at the local college. Years ago, when Terence left Charleston to attend Hampton University, Avila felt abandoned, but it's clear that their connection hasn't faded--and may even be something more than the friendship they once shared.

As Terence supports Avila in the wake of her mother's passing, they have to deal with the feelings that they have for one another. Avila is wary of trusting others. She is used to taking care of herself and her daughter, but could Terence hold the key to opening her heart?

BIO

Preslaysa Williams is an American actress, journalist, and author from New Brunswick, New Jersey. She is a novelist with HarperCollins, specializing in contemporary romance and women's fiction, with a focus on diverse characters. She has been featured in The New York Times, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, NPR, and Writer's Digest.

REVIEWS

“Lush, detailed descriptions of the South Carolina Lowcountry… Perfect for fans of slow-burn second-chance romances” -- Library Journal

[P]  Avon Books  /  February 18, 2025

 0.75" H x 7.88" L x 5.33" W (0.49 lbs) 304 pages