Like Never Before

Following the death of his wife at the hands of a drunk driver, Logan Walker, former reporter at Maple Valley News in Maple Valley, Iowa, gave up small-town reporting for the bustle of Los Angeles, where he becomes a speechwriter for a political consulting firm. When his old boss at Maple Valley News dies and leaves him the paper, Logan takes a trip to Iowa with the intent of selling the small operation, only to become distracted by news editor Amelia Bentley and her charming ways. Amelia has sought redemption in Maple Valley for the past three years, after a difficult divorce left her reeling. The arrival of Logan Walker and his sweet daughter, Charlie, starts to mend her broken heart as they pursue the mysterious story of Kendall Wilkins, the town’s oldest citizen, who died and left behind a secret. Amelia and Logan’s love forms quickly in the short time they are together, brought together by small-town charm and their knowledge that people matter more in life than fame. Tagg (From the Start) fashions another endearing, pithy story of finding love at the perfect time. Agent: Amanda Luedeke, MacGregor Literary (Apr.)