Escape to Avila Falls in this Cozy Second-Chance Romance
Jane is a successful ghostwriter living her dream in New York City, collaborating with movie stars and musicians while quietly longing to publish her own novel.
But just as her career comes to a crossroads, she's called back to her hometown of Avila Falls, a charming mountain town with a colorful cast of characters, where a chance encounter with her high school crush stirs unexpected questions about her NYC life. These doubts deepen as Jane tries to find her place back in Avila Falls; begins a new project with Liv, a pop star grappling with her own identity; and reconnects with a friend and mentor who runs the local bookstore, And Then There Were Books.
Jane begins to see her hometown differently and sparks begin to fly. She questions whether the version of herself she's created is truly who she wants to be. Could the answers she's searching for lie in the very place she once ran from?
Chapter One Again is the debut novel from actress Keelia Clarkson. This cozy, clean second chance romance is the perfect read for anyone searching for love, purpose, and a place to call home.
Chapter One Again is perfect for readers who love:
- Cozy fiction and clean romance
- Charming small-town settings
- Faith-friendly themes
Chapter One Again is the first book in the Avila Falls series.Watch for the sequel, Page Two with You.
"From the glitter of New York City to the charm of Avila Falls, Chapter One Again is a journey to the mountains, to belonging, to family and fresh starts. Keelia Clarkson's skilled hand and heart shine, creating an inviting ode to dreams, atestament to true fulfillment, and an infusion of hope. We should all be so lucky as to have a warm chocolate pistachio croissant straight from Avila Falls placed in our hands, a twinkle-lit small town to usher us in, an enchanting bookstore that feels like home, and comforting words like Edith's wrapped around our hearts. Take heart: There's a way forward, and you will find it. The good news is . . . this book provides it all. What a welcome home!"
Amanda Dykes, author of Born of Gilded Mountains and Whose Waves These Are
"Chapter One Again is as cozy as a cappuccino on a crisp autumn day. It's beautifully written and laced with depth and heart. I didn't want Jane's world to end—I'd follow her anywhere!"
Claire Swinarski, author of The Supper Club Saints
"Populated by characters you will fall in love with and set in a small town you'll wish was real, Chapter One Again is an enchantment of a book that beckons its readers to explore what truly matters amid the twinkling lights of New York City and the idyllic mountains of Colorado. Keelia Clarkson's pure and heartfelt prose provides a cozy retreat from the world, with a story you'll want to sink into again and again."
Chelsea Bobulski, author of A Deal with a Debutante
"Charming! Keelia Clarkson's debut novel blends small-town grace and big-city dreams with a gentle, soul-stirring romance. This sweet, thoughtful story will linger in your heart like a cozy winter fire."
Nadine Brandes, author of Romanovand Fawkes
