Take Me Home By Melanie Sweeney

In "The Road Home to Lockett Prairie," Hazel Elliot confronts her past head-on when she reluctantly returns to her hometown of Lockett Prairie, Texas, for her father's wedding—something she never thought she'd have to face after leaving for college and vowing never to look back. Back in Lockett Prairie, she encounters Ash Campbell, a man who has harbored feelings for her since their high school days, despite her dating his best friend at the time.

Now, Hazel and Ash's relationship is defined by playful banter and occasional feuding over a favored chair in their local coffee shop. Despite their unresolved tension, Ash's attraction to Hazel has only intensified over the years. When circumstances force Ash to return home just as his car breaks down, Hazel begrudgingly agrees to give him a ride, but under strict conditions: their dynamic must remain unchanged, or she gets ownership of their beloved coffee shop.

As they embark on a road trip across Texas together, navigating bad music, unpredictable weather, and awkward stays in B&Bs with single beds, Hazel and Ash confront the unresolved feelings and unspoken truths between them. The journey forces them to confront their pasts, their misunderstandings, and the growing attraction they've both tried to ignore.

Arriving in Lockett Prairie, Hazel realizes that running away may no longer be an option. In a small town where everyone knows everyone's business, she must confront the reasons she left and consider whether there's a place for her in the community she once fled.

"The Road Home to Lockett Prairie" is a heartwarming tale of love, forgiveness, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of a small Texas town where second chances and unexpected connections reign supreme. As Hazel and Ash navigate their complicated pasts and uncertain futures, they discover that sometimes, going back home is the only way to move forward. 📚❤️