Finding Love in Cedar Falls

"Finding Love in Cedar Falls" by Marion Rhines is a tender small-town romance about grief, healing, and the unexpected spark of new beginnings. Twenty-three-year-old Romi Alexander is reeling from the sudden death of her father, Percy, the beloved owner of Cedar Falls' only bookstore. With her best friend Clara by her side, Romi struggles to keep the shop running while navigating the emotional fallout of her loss. Her world feels heavy—until a chance encounter changes everything. Theo James, a twenty-six-year-old accountant from the city, is escaping the pressure of taking over his father's banking firm. On a spontaneous motorcycle sabbatical, he lands in Cedar Falls and quite literally runs into Romi as she stumbles into the street while hanging a bookstore sign. Intrigued by her strength and vulnerability, Theo finds himself drawn to both Romi and the charm of the town. As Cedar Falls prepares for its Fourth of July celebration, Romi and Theo discover that love can bloom even in the wake of heartbreak. Together, they learn that healing often begins with connection—and that sometimes, the road away from home leads exactly where you're meant to be.