"A Promise Kept"

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She can’t wait to leave. He did his best to hide. Will these two hearts remain tied to the past, or will they unravel its secrets and finally find lasting love? Anna Fairbanks is desperate for a fresh start. After her husband’s death revealed a mountain of debt, Anna is left with no choice but to sell her beloved bookstore. But when she runs into her first love decades after her father destroyed him, the weight of her guilt threatens to swallow her. James Bennett's secret is gnawing at his guts. So when he sees Anna thirty years after being run out of town, he’s caught between a desperate need to spill the truth—and to be sure she never learns it. But as his heart aches to pursue those old feelings, he fears the truth will make her hate him all over again. For Anna, falling back in love with James would be too easy, but believing she deserves him—impossible. James has never stopped loving her but he fears that in trying to protect her, it will destroy any chance they have at happiness. "A Promise Kept" is the captivating introductory standalone novelette in the Willow Valley Later-in-Life, Small-Town Clean Romance series. If you like later-in-life romance, buried secrets, and tender second chances, then you’ll love Ruby Ashford’s engaging tale. 📖 Bonus Content Inside! 📖 Not only will you get A Promise Kept, but this special edition also includes the exclusive Insider’s Guide to Ennington—a delightful peek into the town’s charm, quirky locals, long-standing traditions, and even a few neighbourhood spats! You’ll get fun extras about the characters, the area, and the little details that make Ennington feel like home. Download now and enjoy this exclusive, mini-box-set bonus!