It Happened Back Then by Carolina Jax

Blossom Nilsson At sixteen, Bennett Hayes promised me forever with a vow that we would find each other in ten years if life pulled us apart. But life did more than that, it shattered me. Now he’s back, a man instead of the boy I loved, and everything I buried resurfaces including the secret I’ve been keeping, and the girlfriend he left behind. I’ve always loved him, but can we move past what broke us to build something new? Bennett Hayes Blossom Nilsson was my first love, my best friend, my everything. At sixteen we made a vow that regardless of what life handed us, we’d find our way back to each other. After years of her pushing me away I had to accept that long distance wasn’t going to work, but now I’m back with a new job, a broken heart and feelings that never faded. But what happens if this second chance pushes me away for good this time? In a town where everyone knows your story, coming home means more than just starting over. It’s about getting over what 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣, and rewriting stories with a new meaning of home and most importantly, love. A heartfelt, emotional small-town romance about first love, second chances, and finding your way back home. First love Second chance Small town **Please check trigger warnings