Max

A Clean and Wholesome Small Town Romance

What happens when the one man who never planned to stay is forced to face the life—and the woman—he left behind?

Max thought leaving his small coastal hometown was the only way to survive his past. But when circumstances pull him back into a close-knit community where everyone remembers who he used to be, he’s forced to confront unfinished business, quiet regrets, and a woman who has learned how to build a full life without him.

Tessa is steady, capable, and rooted in a town that depends on her. He’s guarded, worn down by mistakes, and unsure he deserves a second chance at belonging. As they’re drawn together through shared responsibility and unexpected moments of grace, Max must decide whether he’s willing to stop running—and risk staying when it finally matters.

Set against the rhythms of small-town life, faith, and community, Max is a tender story about choosing honesty over fear, learning to accept forgiveness, and discovering that love doesn’t demand perfection—only courage.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stay.

Max is a clean and wholesome small-town romance featuring second chances, emotional healing, gentle faith elements, and a deeply satisfying happily-ever-after for readers who love heartfelt, hope-filled love stories.