Samantha Redding, a talented lifestyle photographer, fled Brandywood, Maryland years ago to escape gossip, feuds, and painful memories. A brief holiday visit to care for her ill mother turns into an extended stay she did not expect.
Assigned a Christmas project that needs a hometown setting, Sam must rely on neighbors including Garrett Doyle, her ex-boyfriend’s best friend. As intense sparks flare between them, long-buried secrets resurface and threaten Sam and those she loves, forcing her to confront a past she tried to forget even at the risk of losing a surprising new love.
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Book focuses on a reluctant hometown return and the complications that follow when a Christmas project requires Sam to rely on people she left behind. Much of the setup centers on a growing attraction between Sam and Garrett Doyle, who is closely tied to her past through an ex. The story’s tension comes from resurfacing secrets and strained relationships. Content warnings in the description note alcoholism, abuse, cancer, and strong language, so emotional and difficult material is present.
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G-NRIS™ identifies All This Time primarily as Romance. Its strongest themes include Rekindled Romance, Family Obligations, Small Town Life, Secrets and Gossip, and Healing and Forgiveness. Prominent narrative patterns include Second Chance Romance, Returning Home, Friends to Lovers, and Small Town Setting.
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