Feel-good love stories for cozy hearts and hopeful souls
“Danika Belle writes happily-ever-afters with heart, humor, and a latte in hand”
About
author
She’s the creative force behind Encouraged Publishing, where her mission is to write feel-good fiction that inspires, uplifts, and wraps readers in warmth. A proud dog mom to two cuddly Yorkiepoos, Danika starts every writing day with a slow morning, a perfectly brewed latte, and a heart full of imagination. Whether she’s crafting floral designs, wandering beachside towns in the summer, or curled up with her latest manuscript, she’s always chasing stories that stir the soul and spark joy.
Danika Belle is a Canadian Sweet Romance author whose stories bloom from her deep roots in prairie life and a lifelong love for heartfelt connection. Growing up in a farming community and now nestled on the Alberta prairies, Danika crafts romances that are equal parts cozy and captivating—often featuring enemies-to-lovers sparks set against the backdrop of charming small towns.
Summary
When Luca discovers a long-lost letter in his late grandmother’s attic—the letter Skylar wrote all those years ago—the truth unravels. He never received it. The breakup wasn’t his choice—it was a heartbreaking case of missed chances and silence misunderstood. With that revelation, everything changes.
As Skylar wrestles with her past and a tempting job offer in the city, she also finds herself falling—for Max, for the town she never really left, and for the man Luca has grown to be. And when Luca finally leads with his heart, making a public declaration that credits Skylar for not only her brilliant ideas but for lighting a fire in his soul, she’s left with a decision only she can make.
Does she chase the dream she once had—or embrace the unexpected life she’s grown to love?
In the end, Skylar and Luca discover that their second chance isn’t just about romance. It’s about healing. About truth. And about finding their way back to each other—not in spite of the years apart, but because of them.
Why readers will stay until the end: They’ll fall for the sizzling chemistry, root for the emotional payoff, and hold their breath as Skylar must choose between the career she’s dreamed of and the love that never really let her go. And when she finds a way to have both, readers will be left with full hearts and the unforgettable feeling of a love that was always meant to be—just waiting for the right moment to bloom.
When high-powered entrepreneur and devoted single dad Luca Bradford returns to the small town of Willow Creek, it’s meant to be strictly business. He’s there to kick off a new tourism initiative, give his young son Max a stable home, and then move on. What doesn’t he plan on? Running straight into the one woman he never truly got over—Skylar Monroe. His sharp-witted, curvy high school sweetheart is now the editor of Willow Creek’s local magazine, and she’s just as unforgettable as ever
Skylar has no intention of falling for Luca again. She’s spent years building a life and career on her own terms, far from the shadow of their teenage love. And she’s never forgotten the letter she once wrote—the one that poured out all her feelings, her hopes, her heart. The letter he never answered. So when Luca strolls back into town with charm, confidence, and a glint in his eye, Skylar does what any self-respecting woman would do: she writes a scathing article about his glossy return.
But the town has other plans. Thrust together to co-lead the tourism campaign, Luca and Skylar find themselves stuck in forced proximitiy, clashing over every detail—and reawakening feelings they both tried to bury. Between stormy planning sessions, unexpected power outages, and the kind of laughter that only comes with history, old sparks begin to reignite. And so do old wounds.
