A Place for Daydreams

"Dean Owens has always been the steady, hardworking type, building a life on his own terms in the small town of Rosewood Beach. But after learning that he has arthritis, everything he’s taken for granted—his job at the garage, his independence, even his confidence—feels like it’s slipping away. At his family’s urging, he reluctantly agrees to start physical therapy, expecting nothing more than a routine list of exercises. Instead, he meets Noelle Calhoun, a sweet and encouraging therapist who recently moved to town to be closer to her grandparents. At first, Dean struggles to accept that he might need to slow down, but Noelle’s gentle humor and genuine care spark something in him that he can’t ignore. When she admits that she hasn’t had a chance to explore Rosewood Beach yet, he finds himself eager to show her the best of his hometown. Late-summer walks near the shore and visits to local shops soon grow into a connection he’s never felt before—one that both thrills and terrifies him. Meanwhile, Julia and Cooper edge closer to a fully shared life, although Julia worries that she’ll always be an outsider in parenting Macey. Alexis and Grayson settle into their new home, giving a fresh start to the marriage they nearly lost. And Hazel, determined to find her footing after heartbreak, devotes her time to self-care and her teenage daughter as she steers clear of romance... for now." --Back cover.