A few words of encouragement can stay with you for a lifetime.
In The Garden Collection, a contemporary Cinderella-inspired romance set in a quiet, wintry town in West Michigan, two childhood friends must confront painful truths and rediscover their bond in the face of fear, forgiveness, and enduring love.
Brianna Carlson is an optimistic realist who finds joy in life’s small moments—even while shouldering the heavy responsibility of caring for her six-year-old half-sister, Chloe. Working at the local diner, she masks her worries with warmth and selflessness.
Brianna has just learned that her abusive stepfather is being released from prison. Fearing for her sister’s safety, she makes a desperate choice to disappear with Chloe.
Robert Donovan is composed and refined, juggling the demands of his family’s jewelry business with his quiet passion for art. Encouraged by Brianna years earlier to pursue inspiration beyond the confines of home, Robert has spent the past five years traveling the world—guided by her heartfelt letters.
But when Robert returns, he’s stunned to learn Brianna lied in every letter she sent. Worse, she never received any of his replies. Before he can confront her, she vanishes—leaving Chloe behind. As Robert uncovers what she’s endured during his absence, he sets out to find her—and prove she can trust him with her heart and her future.
The Garden Collection is a poignant, emotional romance rooted in friendship, trauma, and the healing power of love.
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