Hickory Grove Series by Elizabeth Bromke

To move forward, she might have to take a step back. Divorced empty-nester Becky Linden wants a fresh start. After two decades away, she returns to her hometown to find herself. What she discovers instead is the long-abandoned schoolhouse where she had her first kiss as a teenager. Others might see an eyesore, but Becky sees the neglected building as a charming business opportunity and…her future. However, she can’t do it on her own... moreTo move forward, she might have to take a step back. Divorced empty-nester Becky Linden wants a fresh start. After two decades away, she returns to her hometown to find herself. What she discovers instead is the long-abandoned schoolhouse where she had her first kiss as a teenager. Others might see an eyesore, but Becky sees the neglected building as a charming business opportunity and…her future. However, she can’t do it on her own. The one man who can help her is the last one she ever thought she’d ever ask—her ex-boyfriend.Zack Durbin works for the school district that owns the run-down building, and he agrees with locals: the schoolhouse is a problem. What’s more? It’s his job to solve the problem. Then Zack's old high school sweetheart shows up with a dream to open a bookshop and reboot her life. Is Zack willing to sacrifice his career for the only woman he’s ever loved? Or will the past haunt him forever? The Schoolhouse is a heartwarming, second-chance romance about a determined forty-something, her high school sweetheart, and the abandoned schoolhouse that just might have a little life left. Order your copy today. Hickory Grove, Indiana is an old-fashioned small town full of big-hearted people with quirky stories. Each book is a sweet, standalone read.  The Schoolhouse: Book OneThe Christmas House: Book TwoThe Farmhouse: Book Three less

A heartbroken teacher. A rugged hometown stud. And the local B&B, complete with innkeeper's quarters...  Grade school teacher Greta Houston had it all. An easy suburban teaching gig. A brand-new condo in her perfectly medium-sized city. And a smart fiance with an impressive bank account. Then, her future husband dumps her. And she only has one other person in the world for support: her brother, Rhett... moreA heartbroken teacher. A rugged hometown stud. And the local B&B, complete with innkeeper's quarters...  Grade school teacher Greta Houston had it all. An easy suburban teaching gig. A brand-new condo in her perfectly medium-sized city. And a smart fiance with an impressive bank account. Then, her future husband dumps her. And she only has one other person in the world for support: her brother, Rhett. Crushed and unable to keep up mortgage payments alone, she has no choice but ask her brother for help. So he tells her to move home. To Hickory Grove. Luke Hart is a local golden boy. His high school's star athlete, he had one plan when it came time to build a career: coach at his alma mater. And, it works out: he teaches P.E. during the day and coaches in the afternoons. But when Luke's grandmother falls ill, it's up to him and his sister, Liesel, to take over the Hart family inheritance: The Hickory Grove Inn. The only problem? A brother-sister feud that dates back decades preventing them from working together. They need an objective third party to help run the business. And fast.Meanwhile, Greta, ready to settle down for once and for all, has her eye on the precious cottage up behind Hickory Grove Inn. The one that is usually reserved for the innkeeper. The one that her new coworker now owns... Take a trip to the heart of America, and fall in love with Hickory Grove's quirky residents who work hard, enjoy the simple life, and always put love first. Each title is a standalone read. The Schoolhouse: Book OneThe Christmas House: Book TwoThe Farmhouse: Book ThreeThe Innkeeper's House: Book Four less