A Novel Idea

Recap of Chapter 18: While tending to a sick Sydney, Haze learns details about her past that surprise her. In the mood to reminisce, Sydney shares her photo album full of her adventures around the world and confesses that she’s had only one true love. Haze handed a...

Recap of Chapter 17: After a troubled night’s sleep, Haze awakens to find a huge tree has fallen on top of her house. She phones Jake, who proves himself, once again, to be resourceful and industrious. Bearing a chainsaw, he comes to her rescue, toiling all day to...

Recap of Chapter 16: When an old flame threatens Haze’s security, Jake struggles to set things right. Haze is hurt and stubborn until Sydney helps pave the way to understanding. Finally, Haze agrees to hear his side of the story and they make up just in time to...

Recap of Chapter 15: Since Haze’s birthday fell so close to Thanksgiving, she wanted to celebrate by taking Jake along to Sydney’s annual Heathen’s Holiday. No sooner did they arrive, then Jake was jumped by his ex-girlfriend from college. Hurt and angry, Haze watched...

Recap of Chapter 14: Jake surprises Haze with a beautiful sunrise picnic. He picked a location within walking distance of Hazel Drive—possibly the very location where her parents picnicked when they were first married. It was in this setting, awash with the glow of...

Recap of Chapter 13: Haze was worried about participating in the annual Open Door Studio Tour. After all, it had only been a year since she had come to Evergreen. Was it too soon? She worked tirelessly to create a display to showcase her Colorado wildlife-inspired...

Recap of Chapter 12: Adopting a puppy is harder than Haze thought. Crowley was a terror until Jake came to the rescue. While she slept in, Jake cleaned up, made coffee and pancakes, and even hatched a better plan for living with a puppy. Jake playfully carried Haze...

Recap of Chapter 12: Adopting a puppy is harder than Haze thought. Crowley was a terror until Jake came to the rescue. While she slept in, Jake cleaned up, made coffee and pancakes, and even hatched a better plan for living with a puppy. Jake playfully carried Haze...

“In that moment, she genuinely appreciated the peace and tranquility she had created in this space.” Recap of Chapter 10:  With the help of Sydney and her friends, Haze decides on the online candidate to be her first date: Jake. His profile hits all the marks. So, she...

At Sydney’s prompting, Haze tries her luck at online dating. She agonizes over creating her profile and how to answer all the questions, firmly avoiding anything that smacks of desperation. Once she takes her profile live, she learns there is a surprising amount of...