​                                                Where There's Smoke:
                                                  A Texas Love Story
 
The first 10 chapters are now available for digital download in pdf format. I only aske that you provide constructive feeback of what you think so far.
 
A Novel of Love, Loss, and Second Chances
Mae 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 confront old wounds, rekindle lost connections, and question everything she thought she wanted.
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As Mae navigates grief, family, 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.
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With the unwavering support of her best friend Jenny, the quiet wisdom of her father, 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?
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Filled with heartwarming moments, small-town charm, and the rich scent of smoked coffee and slow-cooked brisket, 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.
 
Perfect 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.