Publisher's Synopsis
A cozy, slow-burn romance full of witty banter, small-town charm, and just the right amount of hair-related disaster.
For the ones who believe that love, like history, is worth uncovering-no matter how messy, complicated, or unexpected it may be. In the picturesque small town of Hartwell, where cobblestone streets wind past charming boutiques and the scent of fresh bread lingers in the air, two unlikely souls collide. Maggie Lawson, the town's beloved hairdresser, is a burst of sunshine-always laughing, always listening, and always ready with a fresh pot of coffee for the next customer in her cozy salon. She believes in love, good hair days, and the magic of a well-timed compliment. But when a certain grumpy historian stumbles into her chair, all scowls and brooding intellect, she finds herself facing her biggest styling challenge yet. Dr. James Whitmore never intended to move to Hartwell, but after a scandal at his university and an unfinished manuscript looming over his head, he finds himself retreating to the small town his grandmother once called home. The last thing he needs is distractions-especially the kind that smell like vanilla shampoo and hum along to 80s love songs. But Maggie, with her infectious warmth and relentless optimism, is impossible to ignore. As Maggie trims away at James's rough edges (and his disastrous overgrown hair), she discovers a man haunted by his past, sceptical of love, and utterly terrible at small talk. And yet, despite their differences, sparks fly-whether he wants them to or not. When an old mystery about Hartwell's history surfaces-a forgotten love affair hidden in the town archives-Maggie and James find themselves thrown together, unravelling the past while confronting their own hearts. Can Maggie convince the grumpy professor that history doesn't have to repeat itself? Or will James let fear dictate his future, missing out on the greatest love story of all-his own?
