Publisher's Synopsis
Owning a candle shop in my hometown has always felt like the perfect mix of comfort and chaos-scents of vanilla, cinnamon, and sandalwood mingling in the air while I navigate the twists and turns of small-town life. But this year's Maplewood Festival feels different. Maybe it's because my childhood friend Leo is back, and things between us are no longer so simple. We've always shared everything-late-night laughs, inside jokes-but lately, there's something new simmering beneath the surface. It's the kind of tension that makes my heart race and my mind spiral with all the "what ifs." And now, with cryptic warnings, festival mysteries, and secrets neither of us is ready to face, I'm starting to wonder if this festival will change everything. Leo says he's dealing with family drama, but I can tell there's more to the story-something that could unravel our friendship or turn it into something more. With the flickering lights of the festival illuminating the way, I'm about to find out what really lies beneath the surface of our past and our future.
