Love at Meg’s Diner: An Uplifting and Inspirational Small Town Romance (The Endicotts of Silver Bay Book 1) by Lara Van Hulzen

She’s done with firemen—and falling in love. As a former firefighter, Meg Malone lives by one rule: no dating firemen. The dangers of the job are too high, and she’s already lost too much. So, she returns home to Silver Bay, California, to take over her dad’s diner, hiding her scars and pretending she’s fine. Life is perfectly routine, predictable, and most of all, safe. Until the unpredictable happens in the form of a perfectly patient, definitely intriguing fireman. He’s chasing peace—and something more. Chet Endicott moved to Silver Bay to escape the expectations of his burdensome family name. Intrigued by the beautiful owner of Meg’s Diner, he can’t help but want to peel back the layers she protects herself with, but no one gets under Meg’s skin. Especially him, it seems. When they are thrown together by their mutual passion for running, Chet sees a glimpse of the fire under all Meg’s ice, and he’s determined to fan those flames. But can Meg truly trust her heart? Or will this be the fire that consumes her? This sweet, uplifting romance is filled with faith, family, and second chances. If you love heartfelt journeys and slow-burning love stories, you’ll fall hard for Love at Meg’s Diner.