The forever farmhouse
(Book)

When Ryan Hastings first came to Teaberry Island, he was a troubled teen on his last chance. He's returning as a renowned scientist, checking in on his widowed foster mother. But one thing hasn₂t changed, Ryan's feelings for the girl next door whom he loved and left. Mellie Anderson has a son now, and a good life that Ryan believes he's still too damaged to share. But he knows he can help young Alfie, who₂s getting picked on at his new school. Mellie is grateful her gifted son is getting extra support, and torn about where it₂s coming from. Ryan has no idea he₂s Alfie₂s father. No matter how valid her reasons were, could Ryan ever understand why she didn₂t tell him? But in this close-knit community, friendship and forgiveness are always near at hand, and forever love might be waiting just next door.