Spunes · #1
Savor It
Summer won't last forever.
Sage Byrd has lived in the coastal town of Spunes, Oregon (not to be confused with Forks, Washington) her entire life. She's learned to love her small world, with the misfit animals on her hobby farm, and her friendships with the town’s inhabitants. But when her 5-year relationship ends and her ex, town-golden-boy Ian, suddenly gets engaged, Sage needs a win―something that will convince everyone to stop pitying her all the time, and to put Ian in his place. The Festival of Spunes, the town’s annual summer competition, would be the perfect opportunity. She just needs a partner.
Fisher Lange was a hotshot chef in New York City until the loss of his sister left him numb, grieving, and responsible for his teenage niece Indy. When Fisher loses his Michelin star along with his love of cooking, his boss sends him and Indy to Spunes on a much-needed summer sabbatical to consult on a restaurant opening. But when clashes with the townspeople threaten his last chance to redeem himself and a kiss with his new neighbor Sage leads to dating rumors, a strategic alliance might just be the best way to turn things around.
A deal is struck. Sage will improve Fisher’s image in the eyes of the town and remove the roadblocks he is facing with the restaurant, and Fisher will be Sage’s partner for the competition. But as their pact quickly turns into steamy rendezvous, emotional wounds begin to heal, and the pair tries to savor every moment, they start to realize that summer is racing by much faster than they would like...
Filled with spicy summer fun, small-town charm, and Big Feelings, this highly anticipated romcom is Tarah DeWitt’s best yet.
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Nestled along the rugged Oregon coast, the Spunes series invites readers into a world where small-town charm meets the unpredictable rhythms of life and love. Here, in a place both familiar and quietly magical, the inhabitants navigate the delicate balance between past hurts and new beginnings. With each story, the series gently unfolds the complex textures of human connection — from healing after loss to the surprising ways hearts can intertwine.
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The series’ appeal lies in its richly drawn characters who feel like neighbors you’ve known forever, each carrying their own mix of strength and vulnerability. Against vivid backdrops of coastal festivals, intimate kitchens, and sun-dappled shores, relationships blossom with humor and honesty, never shying away from the messy realities beneath the surface.
At its core, this collection is a quiet celebration of second chances and the unexpected paths toward hope and renewal. Readers drawn to emotionally nuanced contemporary romance — where the stakes are deeply personal and the journey just as important as the destination — will find something quietly captivating here. It’s a story space where warmth meets authenticity, and where the everyday feels, somehow, extraordinary.
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