Cynthia Boone

November Casualty Cynthia Boone

She never took him for an egotistical jerk. After being unceremoniously dumped by her fiancé, Harley Granger falls victim to a freak accident. Forced to relocate from Manhattan back into the warm arms of her childhood home in the northwestern New York town of Cutler Cove, Harley feels like a failure at twenty-nine. Embarking on a new normal, and with the support of her family, Harley settles into a slower pace of living and decides to put down roots, opening up her own life-coach and counseling practice in a cottage located on the grounds of a charming, old church. As the holiday season approaches, Harley finds herself captivated by the stories which frame the lives of her sweet and endearing clients, gaining a newfound passion for her chosen profession and rediscovering herself in the process. Evan Anderson, the church's caretaker carries the pain of his haunting past like a badge of honor. Aloof and ruggedly handsome, he harbors a deep, unexplained disdain for Harley. After his precocious daughter, Phoebe, takes a liking to Harley, Evan is forced to spend time with the beautiful and beguiling new tenant residing on his property. As they grow closer, Evan begins to see a different side of Harley and becomes powerless over their undeniable attraction. But when the haunting memory of a life he cannot forget threatens to derail their blossoming relationship, Evan has to decide whether or not taking a chance on love again is worth the risk of potential heartbreak. An enchanting tale of romance, family, and the irresistible magic of small town life, "November Casualty" explores the aftermath of grief, the resilience of the human spirit and the healing powers of love and friendship in the wake of devastating tragedy.