A control-freak police officer with a broken leg. A physical therapist running from heartbreak. And a small town determined to make them fall in love. A sweet, closed-door romance where emotional connection matters most.

Officer Michael Lawson’s life runs on schedules, checklists, and perfect routine—until he crashes through the floor of an abandoned mill while busting a senior citizen poker ring. Now he’s stuck with a broken leg, a dislocated shoulder, and the horrifying prospect of needing help from others.

Physical therapist Emma Winters came to Willowdale seeking a fresh start after her Boston life imploded. With professional competence masking personal chaos, the last thing she needs is an attraction to her newest patient—especially when he’s the town’s beloved police officer and everyone seems invested in their potential romance.

As Michael struggles with his unexpected dependence and Emma battles to maintain professional boundaries, Willowdale’s residents launch a not-so-subtle matchmaking campaign:

• Michael’s mother “coincidentally” appears wherever Emma goes • Therapy sessions mysteriously extend with no other patients scheduled • The entire town finds reasons to visit during their appointments • Every festival suddenly needs them as “co-chairs”

Between embarrassing medical mishaps, small-town gossip, and a growing attraction they can’t ignore, Michael and Emma find themselves healing in more ways than one. But when physical therapy ends and they’re forced to define their relationship beyond patient and therapist, they must decide if their connection is strong enough to survive without the town’s meddling.

Sometimes recovery takes more than medical expertise—it takes falling through a floor to find solid ground.

In Willowdale, seasons change—and sometimes, healing begins exactly when you least expect it.

THE HEALING SEASON is the first in a heartwarming clean small-town romance series perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks, Robyn Carr’s Virgin River, and readers who love emotional journeys where professional boundaries blur into something deeper. This sweet, closed-door romance focuses on emotional connection rather than physical intimacy. Each book features a new couple while building a community you’ll want to visit again and again.

Fall in love with Willowdale, where every season brings a new chance at love and healing.