Return to Merriwether ( Merriwether Book 2)

In the quaint town of Merriwether, the last thing Mara Blake expected was for her high school tormenter to come waltzing back into her life. As the proprietor of the town’s beloved bakery, Mara had finally found her groove, savoring the simple pleasures of whipping up delectable treats. Her quiet existence was a far cry from the turmoil of her teenage years when Justin Hartley, the town’s former golden boy, had callously shattered her heart with a cruel high school prank.

Little did Mara know that fate had a twisted sense of humor. Just as she was settling into the rhythms of her unassuming life, the very same Justin Hartley – now a famous Hollywood actor – found himself embroiled in a scandalous controversy that threatened to derail his skyrocketing career. In a desperate bid to escape the unforgiving glare of the media, Justin retreated to the one place he thought he could find solace: his hometown of Merriwether.

As if Mara’s world wasn’t tumultuous enough, she soon discovered that not only was Justin back in town, but he had also inexplicably signed up to help her with the refreshments for the reunion. As teenage crushes and rivalries bubble up, Mara must battle her own insecurities and get out of her comfort zone. Try as she might to avoid her former tormentor, their paths continued to cross, each encounter reigniting the painful memories Mara had fought so hard to bury. Is it possible that he changed or will he break her heart all over again? Will they be able to rise above their past or will this cake fall flat?