The Art of Love Series
The Art of Letting Go
Book 1
Welcome to Buena Vista
Buena Vista is a small, fictional town in Illinois, south of Springfield. Population is 846. Gossip runs rampant on their social media page. But if you're in trouble, the town bands together to help.By The Numbers
4 brothers - Paul, Josh, Sawyer, and Rob 2 sprinkle doughnuts 54 chapters (15 are spicy or have spice in them) 1 fairy granddaddy 1 prequel 4 bonus chaptersMemorable Quote
“When a man looks like a woman the way Paul just looked at you, he’s found the woman he wants to be with. Maybe he isn’t ready to admit it. Maybe he’s not in a place he can do much about it. But that man wants you. Desperately.” ~ Suzie, Maggie's best friend
Coming July 27th!
Maggie Roth doesn’t just light up a room, she illuminates the entire town of Buena Vista. She’s the pastor’s daughter, loved by all, and an amazing photographer with dreams to live in the city and travel the world.
Since we were teenagers, I’ve loved her, but I knew she was meant for more than this small town. So, I never told her how I felt and kept her at arm’s length. As the oldest son of a farmer, I knew my life was here while hers would be far away, so when the opportunity came for her to leave, she left alone.
In leaving, she took my heart.
I’d survive, but I’d never be the same.
Seven years later …
Despite my best efforts to stay away from the small town where I grew up, I have no choice but to go back home. That means facing my parents and the town, including Paul Stratton, the man I love who doesn’t love me back. I don’t know how I’ll manage it, but there’s no time to worry about it. Time is against me as I have to try to learn the art of letting go. Content warnings: For those who need to protect their mental health, I will include a few content warnings here. If you don't want any spoilers, be sure to scroll down. 1. Grief is a major part of this book. There is the loss of a parent, which could be difficult for some readers. Please be aware and take care of your mental health is this is a trigger for you. 2. There is open-door spice. If this is not your thing, you can skip certain parts, or it may not be right for you. 3. The grammar of spoken dialect is not always proper. This is based on what I heard growing up from some people in my life and is a writing stylistic choice, not a typo. 4. There is some profanity occasionally. 5. There is miscommunication and a third-act break-up. However, I do guarantee a happy ending.
Since we were teenagers, I’ve loved her, but I knew she was meant for more than this small town. So, I never told her how I felt and kept her at arm’s length. As the oldest son of a farmer, I knew my life was here while hers would be far away, so when the opportunity came for her to leave, she left alone.
In leaving, she took my heart.
I’d survive, but I’d never be the same.
Seven years later …
Despite my best efforts to stay away from the small town where I grew up, I have no choice but to go back home. That means facing my parents and the town, including Paul Stratton, the man I love who doesn’t love me back. I don’t know how I’ll manage it, but there’s no time to worry about it. Time is against me as I have to try to learn the art of letting go. Content warnings: For those who need to protect their mental health, I will include a few content warnings here. If you don't want any spoilers, be sure to scroll down. 1. Grief is a major part of this book. There is the loss of a parent, which could be difficult for some readers. Please be aware and take care of your mental health is this is a trigger for you. 2. There is open-door spice. If this is not your thing, you can skip certain parts, or it may not be right for you. 3. The grammar of spoken dialect is not always proper. This is based on what I heard growing up from some people in my life and is a writing stylistic choice, not a typo. 4. There is some profanity occasionally. 5. There is miscommunication and a third-act break-up. However, I do guarantee a happy ending.
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Aesthetics
These are the vibes: pictures of a sunset over crops, camera, pond, city scene, and hands reaching for each other..
Characters
The main characters are Paul and Maggie. Paul has three brothers. Maggie is an only child.
Quotes
Paul: "From the moment I met Maggie, I knew she would break my heart."
Maggie: "I wanted to know more than anything how he felt about me, but he never talked about it."
Bonus Chapters
If you loved Paul and Maggie, and you'd like to read an extended epilogue, then you're in luck! There are four bonus chapters available on Book Funnel for free. If you're interested, click on the button below!
Prequel to TAOLG
If you love Paul and Maggie, and want more of their backstory, here it is!
When We Were Young is the prequel to The Art of Letting Go where we can see how Paul and Maggie were back in high school in the three months leading up to graduation. For any who wondered how they were able to make it through without kissing or spice of any kind, you'll love this tension-filled, heartbreaking account of the misunderstandings, the insecurities, and what happens when feelings are left unspoken.
There is no spice in these chapters or heavy themes, so no content warnings.
Also, you do not need to read this before reading The Art of Letting Go. It's simply there if you want more of their backstory after reading the novel.
This is free on Book Funnel by clicking the button below.