Painted Petals
by Kassandra Lea
It's February, and that means Valentine's Day — the day of lovers. It might seem like the perfect holiday for Clara Dickens and Asher Barlow, a couple of lovebirds. But they've only been dating for two months ... is it too early to celebrate? As a distraction, Clara throws herself into helping the local animal shelter find perfect matches for all the homeless critters. Still, past heartache plagues her.Meanwhile, Asher spends his time helping his best friend Bowie, who was injured by a bull on his ranch. Unfortunately, Asher's ex-girlfriend picks now to return to Sugarbush Creek, further complicating matters.With Clara letting her past jade her present and Asher keeping secrets, there's a good chance Valentine's Day will pass unnoticed. But will it also bring heartbreak?