Content levels
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
Laura Tanner eagerly accepts the opportunity for a winter vacation in Crystal Springs, the tiny Wisconsin town filled with childhood summer memories. Her duties on the Christmas tree farm while her relatives take a vacation gives her the perfect change of scene one year after her husband’s murder. She plans to work on a delayed dream of a bookstore -- and prod her private investigator uncle to take some action on her husband’s case. Brad Asher’s military career ended with injuries in Afghanistan. Family welcomed him home, where he’s still finding his place via several part-time jobs. Laura’s return to the community gives him hope for a second chance with the girl who spent summers with the neighbors. But trouble follows Laura from St. Louis. Will Brad be able to keep her safe and in his life?
Tags
Is Starr Tree Farm appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A widow fleeing danger finds romance with a wounded veteran in a small town. Contains references to murder, stalking, and moderate suspense/peril, but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder, death of spouse, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers will enjoy the cozy small-town Christmas tree farm setting and the hopeful second-chance romance between two people healing from trauma.