Scents of Love: An African American Romance Standalone

What happens when the worst day of your life puts you exactly where you were meant to be?Cecilia Vance came to Sweetgum Meadows with one goal: build the wellness business she had spent years dreaming about.Then, on opening day, a burst pipe floods her brand-new spa and threatens to wash that dream away before it even begins. With clients already booked and repairs expected to take weeks, Cecilia needs somewhere to work. Fast.Her only option is the barbershop next door.Deondrey Carter has enough on his plate running the family business his grandfather started decades ago. The last thing he needs is an aromatherapist setting up oils, treatments, and consultations in the middle of Carter & Sons. But when Cecilia shows up asking for help, saying no turns out to be harder than he expected.The arrangement is supposed to last a few weeks.Just long enough for Cecilia's spa to reopen.But somewhere between busy mornings, shared lunches, lingering glances, and Cecilia slowly winning over even the most skeptical barbershop regulars, the space between them begins to feel a little too small. Deondrey discovers that Cecilia's work is anything but "oils and stuff," and Cecilia realizes the stubborn barber next door may have a much softer heart than he lets anyone see.Now the repairs are almost finished, and Cecilia should be counting the days until she can return to her own space.Instead, she's wondering what happens when temporary starts to feel a lot like home.A sweet, heartwarming small-town romance filled with unexpected chemistry, community, new beginnings, and the kind of love that finds you when your plans fall apart.Visit Sweetgum Meadows and fall in love with Cecilia and Deondrey in Scents of Love. Start reading today!