The Perfect Hideaway - (Full Bloom Farm) by Alys Murray (Paperback)

About the Book

"Annie Martin is thrilled to have moved from the hectic buzz of L.A. to the small town of Hillsboro, Northern California, where the most happening bar only plays honky-tonk and nowhere does a good matcha latte. But the best thing about Hillsboro? The Anderson sisters. At their noisy family dinners, Annie can almost forget the mistakes she made back in the city, trying to fit in. Annie has repaid the sisters' friendship with some obvious-but-effective matchmaking and now there's only one Anderson still looking for love. But Rose is surprisingly prickly about an enforced happy-ever-after, and when a meticulously planned meet-cute ends drenched in the town fountain, Annie realizes this project calls for someone with a deeper knowledge of the Hillsboro bachelors. Local reporter and all-around grouch George Barnett has been a thorn in Annie's side since she came to town. He knows all too well that everyone has secrets and he thinks the story of why social media darling Annie Martin swapped stilettos for sneakers might be the scoop that makes his career. Annie is sure her skeletons are under triple lock and key, so she offers him an exclusive, if he'll help her find a match for Rose. But the more George and Annie try to control the love lives around them, the less they're able to sway their own hearts. As Annie's infectious laugh begins to bring down George's barrier of surliness, can he open his heart and let her in for real? And can Annie be brave enough to trust the man who could be her future, with the secrets of her past?"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A small-town reporter thinks a big-city socialite will be his break-out scoop--but it's their hearts on the byline in this charming small-town, opposites-attract contemporary romance, perfect for fans of Jenny Hale and Jill Shalvis.

Annie Martin is thrilled to have moved from the hectic buzz of L.A. to the small town of Hillsboro, California. And she especially loves spending time with the Anderson sisters, who have almost made her forget the mistakes of her past. To show her thanks, it's now her mission to find a match for the eldest, Rose. All she needs is someone with a deep knowledge of the Hillsboro bachelors.

Local reporter and all-around grouch George Barnett has been a thorn in Annie's side since she came to town. He thinks the story of why social media darling Annie Martin swapped stilettos for sneakers might be the scoop that makes his career. Annie is sure her secrets are under triple lock and key, so she offers him an exclusive--if he'll help her find a match for Rose.

Working together, however, only reveals their first impressions were wrong, and George soon sees the tender, kind woman behind Annie's walls. But can Annie truly trust George with her heart? Or will their story end with her secrets on the front-page news?

About the Author

Alys Murray writes novels for the romantic in all of us. Born and raised in New Orleans, she received her BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and her Master's in Film Studies from King's College London. She loves black and white movies, baseball games that go into extra innings, and reminding people like Michael Bay has two films in The Criterion Collection.