Finders Keepers

De: Nicole Lenz

Narrado por: Rachel Dane

Bailey Monroe knows one thing for certain. She had to leave. With her young daughter Sophie in tow, she flees from the nightmare of her abusive husband under the cover of darkness, finding safety in the quiet Texas town of Pine Grove. There, she finds refuge in the warmth of the town folk and kindness from Ms. Lucille, a spirited widowed woman who takes them in and offers hope when Bailey needs it most.

Determined to give Sophie the stable life she deserves, Bailey begins to rebuild. But opening her heart again is another story, especially when Gavin Mitchell, the town's charming veterinarian, steps into her life. Patient and kind, Gavin sees the cracks in Bailey’s armor and is willing to do whatever it takes to earn her trust. Yet no matter how safe Pine Grove feels, Bailey can’t shake the feeling that her past is only a step behind her.

©2025 Nicole Lenz (P)2025 Nicole Lenz

the emotions 😪

trigger warning: domestic violence
but such an amazing, emotional, and healing story 💜
and Gavin 🥵

So emotional but so good

Couldn’t stop listening but it is very emotional yet so worth the read. Can’t wait for more by this author and narrator

Amazing!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Small town romance that’s calling your name.

This book was so wonderful, Nicole did such a great job to fully share or tell the true effect of domestic violence from some one who is a survivor of DV it was a little hard to read without having mine own triggers come up but the strength of Bailey and the mothers love for Sophia just brings you back to the true reasons you leave Gavin is just a breath of fresh air. Also Mrs Lucy role is just the most perfect role anyone who is going thru this is what they need. I cried I yelled I smiled and I just absolutely love the audio book as well such a great read. So proud of Nicole to write such a fun romantic read that the true reasons you leave even when it’s the hardest thing you will ever do. You will not regret reading this book. NIcole also did a fantastic job with the tigger warning. Rachel did such a wonderful job bring these characters to life with her voice and Nicole did such a fantastic job writing this novel ❤️

Loved it!

The audio narration had so much emotion! Haven't heard or felt it before. The book was great and I enjoyed the storyline! I did keep saying call the cops call the cops, but that led to the excited. Enjoy , please listen to the book!

Narration = Perfection!

Finders Keepers by Nicole Lenz is a deeply emotional and powerful story of survival, healing, and hope. It follows Bailey, a woman trapped in a cycle of abuse at the hands of her alcoholic husband. One harrowing night, she makes the courageous decision to flee with her young daughter, Sophie, leaving behind everything they’ve known in search of safety.

Their journey leads them to a small town in Texas, where a chance encounter with a kind-hearted waitress named Lucille becomes the first step toward rebuilding their lives. Lucille offers them a safe haven, and with the support of the town’s tight-knit community, Bailey begins to find a sense of belonging. But her past trauma lingers—manifesting in severe PTSD, trust issues, and the constant fear of being found.

As Bailey tries to settle into her new life, she meets Gavin, the local vet, who quickly becomes a steady presence for both her and Sophie. Gavin is everything her ex wasn’t—gentle, dependable, and unwavering in his affection. But Bailey’s journey to trust and self-worth is far from easy. The question looms: can she allow herself to accept the love and safety she so desperately deserves?

Nicole Lenz doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of domestic abuse. She captures the internal scars it leaves behind—the self-doubt, the hyper-vigilance, the urge to disappear. It’s a raw, authentic portrayal of trauma, but also of resilience and the strength it takes to rebuild a life.

This book broke my heart and mended it, sometimes all within the same chapter. Bailey’s story is one of pain, but also of quiet triumph. I truly loved it, and I’ll be thinking about these characters for a long time.