This is the final book in this series but it can be read as a standalone. The history of the other characters in this story is somewhat filled in so it spoils some of the prior books, but not too much.

This is the story of Leo & Serena. Leo is moving back to Dogwood Cove to be the assistant police chief, but he's coming back with his young daughter. Serena has also returned to town and is running a dance studio, a far cry from the premiere ballet company where she pictured herself. Injury had her coming home and while she's happy with the studio, she isn't making enough money to cover the mortgage and expenses. So she may soon lose that dream as well. Then she sees Leo at the street fair and hides, not sure how she feels about him. Then they literally run into each other while shopping and she's less than gracious. But soon they have rekindled a relationship. But can Serena trust that when someone loves her that it's going to last? Or will it be just one more dream dashed and proof that she should never risk her heart?

You know those cute holiday type movies, this book series is that but better!

I great small town love story, second chances, hot guy, single dad and he is a cop!

Do we call him daddy or officer?

Either way the 5th instalment of Dogwood cove series was a great closer. It was great to have the previous book characters be involved.

Serena and Leo's second chance at love was an amazing read with a nice amount of steamy scenes. I enjoyed this book the entire way through.

Definitely recommend the entire series!