The Rainy Day Bookshop: A Contemporary Small-Town Story of Family, Community and Books

"A love letter to motherhood, mending fences, and, of course, the bookstores that save us when it all feels like too much." --Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of Summer State of Mind

Life is full of plot twists...

Sandwiched between caring for her mother and rebuilding the relationship with her estranged daughter, Emma, Rosie Lucas’s life is full. In the best way. With Emma and her 3-year old daughter, Olive, back home, Rosie has a partner for The Rainy Day Bookshop, the family business, and a chance to fix the past. What she doesn’t have time for is a romantic relationship. And even if she did, Andrew Morgan is the last person she’d choose. Not only is he an arrogant and reclusive writer, but he’s a single dad with two young kids. She’s already been there, done that. Still as an irresistible flirtation builds between them, he becomes her unexpected confidante on the distance Rosie can’t seem to overcome with Emma, a secret she can’t quite unravel…

Emma isn’t proud of her past. But she’s pulled herself up by the bootstraps, caring for her own daughter, and protecting her mom at all costs. Just as she always has. She never told Rosie what she saw all those years ago and she never will. But some secrets refuse to stay buried, and sometimes the truth is more shocking than fiction. Rosie and Emma will have to navigate an unimaginable path forward. Together.

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#1 Publishers Weekly, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne finds inspiration in the beautiful northern Utah mountains where she lives with her family. Her books have won numerous honors, including seven RITA Award nominations from Romance Writers of America and a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews magazine. RaeAnne loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website at www.raeannethayne.com

Praise for RaeAnne Thayne:

"The Rainy Day Bookshop is a love letter to motherhood, mending fences, and, of course, the bookstores that save us when it all feels like too much...If you’re looking for an all-the-feels read, this is the one! –Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling Author of Summer State of Mind


"A heartwarming double romance perfect for summer...A multigenerational romance about healing, forgiveness, and second chances. The combination of family and romantic drama, plus the cozy setting, will hit the sweet spot for Thayne’s fans."
--Publishers Weekly on The Rainy Day Bookshop

"A heartfelt story about forgiveness, rebuilding trust, and discovering that love and healing can still find you after the hardest seasons. Perfect for readers who love emotional family-centered fiction, cozy small-town settings, and stories where hope grows quietly through everyday moments." --Harlequin Junkie