Grace makes a return to her hometown when her expected promotion turns out to be the loss of her job. She’s been living in NYC since leaving her hometown in the country. She goes home embarrassed but she had greeted with open arms by her grandmother. And her old boyfriend Tucker soon warms up to having her back home.

Grace has long dreamt of being a designer and never thought the dream could happen unless she left home.

After her return, Grace’s grandmother drags her to a flea market. Her grandmother is trying to sell dresses that she sewed. She made them from vintage fabric and while the fabric itself is beautiful, the designs are dated.
Grace offers to make the dresses more modern. After a few alterations, Grace decides to put the dresses up for sale on Etsy.

Suddenly things change for Grace, her grandmother and Tucker. Grace might be able to have everything she’s always dreamed of.

This book was label as Christian fiction. I was surprised, I wasn’t actually able to find it by myself in the bookstore because I would not have thought to look there.
If that is something that might put you off on the purchase, thinking it might be corny, don’t worry. It’s not corny. It’s a sweet love story, a nice fiction book. There are likable characters, a good setting and an enjoyable plot.
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I love a small-town romance, and second-chance romances are also at the top of my favorite reads list (yeah, it’s a long list but there are certain tropes I don’t pass up). Kimberly Stuart delivers both of the above (and more) in her latest book.

When Grace’s big plans for her future success in the design industry crash and burn, she returns to her Iowa hometown discouraged and disheartened. With the help of her grandmother and friends, as well as a man from her past, Grace fights to find her footing in this new reality.

Grace annoyed me a little bit at times. She’s so focused on success and making a name for herself, she jumps right into an opportunity without taking any time to think about the repercussions. Perhaps that’s simply naiveté, but after her last experience in NYC, I would have liked her to be a little more gun shy before pulling the trigger on the next one that comes along.

And why did no one else have any words of warning for Grace? Tucker tried to emphasize she was the shining star and hinted at his concerns but never outright stated them.

That aside, Tucker is a calming presence among Grace’s tumultuous thoughts and emotions. I appreciated the guy liked to tease, showcasing his sense of humor, but also remained steadfast and confident around Grace.

Then there are the grannies. These ladies are what made this book so thoroughly enjoyable with their playful bickering and sage advice. The epilogue is the perfect ending to this story.
Overall a quick and fun read (perfect for a weekend or a day at the beach or pool) even if you’re wardrobe leans more toward Target and Kohls than designer.

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My goodness, I don't know when I've enjoyed a book so much. I got to experience the fast paced fashion world in New York City and the slow paced mid-western life of Iowa. I could easily see myself in Grace, having to make hard decisions. Do you go for your dream? Can long distance relationships work? Can you really have it all? We learn at the end, if you have your priorities straight, yes, you can have it all. This book was a sweet page turner that I didn't want to end. ( )