The Mint Chocolate Factory
He notices every detail she tries to hide.
Guided by her faith, seventeen-year-old Adah strives to stay strong. But beneath her quiet surface lies a fear that gentle, real love just isn't meant for her—especially after rumors ruined her reputation at school.
When a winter trip to a snowy chalet forces her out of isolation, she is reunited with Joel: the boy from her past who loves with patience, intention, and a sly, protective smile. Surrounded by falling snow and late-night talks, Adah feels her guarded walls starting to crumble.
But as feelings deepen and winter break ends, Adah must face the shadows of her past. Can she let go of self-doubt and trust that a God-led love is meant for her, too?
A slow-burn, childhood-friends-to-lovers YA romance about healing, faith, and second chances.