Staying This Time (eBook)

Some love stories begin with sparks. Others begin with staying.

Clara has built a quiet, independent life in Maple Creek?one shaped by routine, boundaries, and the belief that love comes with a cost she's no longer willing to pay. Jonah has always been steady, patient, and close enough to matter more than she's ready to admit.

When friendship begins to shift into something deeper, Clara must confront the fear that staying means losing herself?and Jonah must decide how long patience can last without becoming distance.

Staying This Time is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers small-town romance about trust, emotional courage, and choosing love without rushing the ending.

✔ Standalone romance ✔ Guaranteed happily-ever-after ✔ Perfect for readers who love tender, character-driven love stories