Linger (East Aurora Linger Series Book 1)

Even at thirty, Kate Baum is a pillar of the small town where her family has lived for generations. As a gallery owner, Kate has success and happiness, and no desire to leave her snug home in East Aurora, New York, even though it means she can’t be with the only man she’s ever loved.

Artist Michael Clark fell in love with Kate when she was still a teenager. He left her behind to pursue his career in New York City, vowing never to return to the confines of a small town. Years later he has wealth and notoriety, but not the love of the one woman he cannot forget.

But when her mother dies suddenly, Kate’s world is nearly destroyed. Not only has she lost her mother, but she discovers her father, whose identity she has never known, has been within arms reach her entire life. As she learns more about her father, Kate finds herself in unexpected danger. Once again, she turns to Michael—the one man who has always been there when she needed him, but has never stayed. Maybe this time will be different.