If Tomorrow Never Comes

Ashley (The Roommate Pact) delivers big emotions in this swoony romance between two people who meet at a difficult moment. On the eve of a stem-cell transplant to treat recurring leukemia, Elliott Holland hits Omaha’s bar scene, determined to enjoy her last night out for months. A meet cute with charming arborist Jamie Sullivan during which they debate whether cheesecake could technically be considered a pie leads the pair to take a spontaneous baking class together—and share a single electric kiss. Elliott doesn’t expect to see Jamie again, even after she’s officially in remission and moves to the city to start a new business. When they inevitably cross paths again, their chemistry is still on point—but Jamie has a new girlfriend, Carly, who, it turns out, is Elliott’s stem-cell donor. Determined not to hurt the woman who saved her life, Elliott resolves to keep things strictly platonic with Jamie. But how long can they ignore their lingering attraction? Ashley sensitively deals with the stress and fear associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment, and builds a realistic path for Elliott and Jamie to find a tender happily ever after. Add in some adorable canine antics from Jamie’s scene-stealing dog, Hank, for levity, and this hits all the right notes. (Jan.)