{"product_id":"where-theres-smoke-rees-walther-9798992839210","title":"Where There's Smoke: A Texas Love Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eMae Whitaker left her small Texas hometown years ago, trading rolling hills and slow-smoked barbecue for the fast pace of New York City. But when her mother's illness calls her back to Twinsdale, she finds herself at a crossroads-one that forces her to rekindle lost connections and question everything she thought she wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Mae navigates grief, family, faith and the uncertainty of her future, she crosses paths with Jim Carter-the boy she once knew, now the man who has built a life of his own in the heart of Texas. But with her time in Twinsdale meant to be temporary, Mae resists the growing pull of a place, and a man, that feel more like home than she ever expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the unwavering support of her best friend Jenny, the quiet wisdom of her parents, and the warmth of a community that refuses to let her go, Mae must decide: does she return to the life she built in New York, or embrace the one waiting for her in the town where her heart has always belonged?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with heartwarming moments, small-town charm, and the rich scent of smoked coffee and slow-cooked meat, Where There's Smoke is a story about love that lingers, the ties that bind us, and the courage to follow the path that's been waiting for us all along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks and Tif Marcelo, this novel is a soulful, slow-burn romance wrapped in the warmth of family, friendship, and the undeniable magic of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders who enjoy the emotional journeys of \u003cem\u003eVirgin River\u003c\/em\u003e by Robyn Carr, the tenderness of \u003cem\u003eThe Notebook\u003c\/em\u003e, or the depth of \u003cem\u003ePack Up the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e by Kristan Higgins will find themselves right at home in this moving tale of grief, rediscovery, and second chances. This contemporary Western romance blends the sweet ache of lost love with the quiet hope of something new, set against the vivid backdrop of small-town Texas life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere There's Smoke\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartfelt addition to the world of women's fiction-woven with themes of healing after loss, returning home, and choosing love in unexpected places. If you're drawn to uplifting stories like \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Bees\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThings We Never Got Over\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eMe Before You\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll want to linger in the pages of Twinsdale long after the final chapter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith lyrical prose and emotionally grounded characters, \u003cem\u003eWhere There's Smoke\u003c\/em\u003e captures the kind of love that grows slowly-like embers beneath ash-until it ignites something lasting. Whether you're a fan of deeply human stories like \u003cem\u003eBefore We Were Strangers\u003c\/em\u003e or drawn to novels that explore the bittersweet intersection of past and present, this is a tale that reminds us how loss can shape us-but it's love that ultimately defines us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rees Walther\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798992839210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rees Walther\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d","brand":"Rees Walther","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083888959743,"sku":"9798992839210","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/where-theres-smoke-rees-walther-9798992839210","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}