Always & Forever: By Lola Clarke

According to Goodreads and Amazon, the book is aimed at readers who enjoy: Steamy, "to the point" contemporary romance. Short reads that can be finished in one sitting.

: A return-to-roots narrative where the community setting plays a role in the reunion. Always & Forever by Lola Clarke

: The protagonists share a tense, "love to hate" dynamic stemming from past betrayal. According to Goodreads and Amazon, the book is

: Former lovers reconnecting after a significant time apart. : The protagonists share a tense, "love to

by Lola Clarke is a contemporary romance novella that explores themes of second chances and small-town reconciliations. Published in December 2022, it was originally featured in the Resisting You Anthology before being released as a standalone short story. Plot Overview

The story follows , who returns to her small hometown of Hidden Ditch, Texas, after finding herself single and jobless. Her goal is to stay under the radar and avoid the ghosts of her past. However, her plans are upended when she comes face-to-face with Jake Caulder , her former best friend turned lover who "utterly destroyed" her heart years ago. Key Story Elements Setting : The fictional small town of Hidden Ditch, Texas . Tropes :