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Synopsis
Diana Madsen doesn't regret the long hours and sleepless nights it took to turn Magnolia Boutique into a thriving business. But as she watches her friends and family find love and start families, she has to admit that she's neglected her own personal life a bit. As Diana decides to give dating apps a try, she uncovers an unfortunate problem at the boutique: her former bookkeeper made several serious mistakes in her financial records. Anxious to get things back on track, Diana hires Magnolia Shore's newest arrival, Anthony Lofton, a single father and experienced accountant. It's meant to be a strictly professional arrangement. But as the two of them spend long hours together at the boutique, and as Diana grows close to his adorable daughter, she starts to wonder if the right match for her isn't on an app after all. Maybe he's standing right in front of her, an unexpected friend who could become something more. Meanwhile, Eleanor is gearing up for the grand opening of her bookshop with help from Garrett and her friends. As the big day approaches, a surprising exchange with Winnie Burnett offers Eleanor a new perspective, softening her initial impression of Winnie. --Back cover.
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Is Never Too Late appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This is a sweet, clean contemporary romance about a businesswoman who hires a single father as her accountant and develops feelings for him. No mature content beyond mild romantic tension and eventual closed-door romance.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, mild sexual content, and clean language.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy heartwarming small-town romances with relatable adult characters navigating career and family will find this engaging.