by Kristen Reads
In the summer of 1998, Lily Harper drifts into Willowbrook, Ohio, her heart guarded by old scars and a plan to leave as soon as she’s done rebranding the town’s beloved county fair. But Ethan Calloway, the gruff bookstore owner protecting his late father’s legacy, turns her quick exit into a heated clash of wills. Their bickering sparks something deeper, kindled by the Wishing Tree’s hopeful ribbons and starlit summer nights. As 90s pop songs blast from boomboxes and kids race through the fairg
Genres: Romance
Tropes: Slow Burn, Enemies to Lovers, Small Town, Found Family
420 pages
Published: 2026-05-06