Painting the Moon (Chilton Crosse Book 1)

Name: Painting the Moon (Chilton Crosse Book 1)
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (6138 reviews)
Author: Traci Borum

by Traci Borum

Contemporary Fiction Romance

4.6 (6,138)

4.6 stars from 6,138 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

310 pages~5.2 hr readPublished by Red Adept PublishingPublished 2014-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy slow-burn romance set in picturesque English villages where the landscape feels as important as the plot
You're drawn to stories about women rebuilding their lives after leaving everything behind, with art and creativity woven through the narrative
You want a book that balances emotional depth with comfort, the kind you can read by a fire without feeling emotionally wrung out

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced plots with high stakes and dramatic confrontations over quiet reflection and internal growth
You're looking for steamy romance with explicit scenes rather than emotional intimacy and restrained affection
You need a protagonist who makes decisive choices quickly, rather than one who wrestles with conflicting desires and takes time to decide

About this book

Noelle Cooke inherits a quaint English cottage and an art gallery in the Cotswolds from her famous Aunt Joy, prompting her to leave her San Diego life. A locked cottage room and a revealing journal spark her curiosity to stay longer and uncover secrets, including ways to save the gallery from financial difficulties. When her childhood sweetheart, Adam Spencer, arrives to work on a restoration project in her village, their friendship deepens into romance. As Noelle's feelings grow, she confronts memories of past possibilities and hopes for a future she thought was lost. A life-altering revelation that Aunt Joy kept hidden and a difficult choice about her relationship with Adam force Noelle to face consequences that extend beyond matters of the heart. This is the first book in the Chilton Crosse series.

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Currently 4.6★ from 6,138 reviews

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