Suitcase Hearts and Side-Street Maps - Guides, Guests, and the Tour That Changed Everything #960597

Claire Benton was once a viral travel influencer—until a scandal stripped her of her name, her career, and her sense of self. Now hiding in a quiet town under a borrowed identity, she keeps her head down while freelancing for a barely-breathing walking-tour company. No cameras. No followers. Just silence.
Reid Forrester used to map the world—until his sister’s death left him grounded in grief and a shrinking town he can’t seem to let go of. He doesn’t trust filters, hashtags, or people who chase attention instead of truth. Especially not the new hire with shadows behind her eyes and stories she won’t tell.
But when a famous guest books a private tour with a hidden agenda, Claire and Reid must work together to craft a decoy itinerary. What begins as a protective lie leads them into the town’s long-forgotten alleys, revealing an unsolved mystery, a buried mural, and a fragile partnership that might mean more than either of them expected.
As the lines between past and present blur, and trust becomes more than a strategy, Claire must decide if she can rewrite her story—or if disappearing is the only way to survive.
Can two people with fractured pasts draw a map toward healing, or will the truth break what’s just beginning to bloom?
Series Blurb:
In the heart of every small town, there’s a place where love lingers in the air—where the smell of fresh coffee mingles with laughter, and where quiet corners hold stories waiting to be told. Love Brewed Here is a heartwarming series of clean, contemporary rom-coms set in cozy cafés, charming bookshops, and vibrant community hubs where dreams are crafted as carefully as a perfect cup of coffee.
Each standalone story brings you into the lives of everyday people—bakers, book lovers, artists, and dreamers—who find that love often comes when you least expect it. Whether it’s a spirited rivalry between two café owners, an unexpected romance born during a town festival, or the sweet reunion of childhood friends in a bustling bookshop, these tales are filled with gentle humor, heartfelt moments, and the kind of chemistry that feels like home.
Perfect for readers who crave warmth, laughter, and happily-ever-afters, Love Brewed Here is a celebration of life’s simple joys and the magic of second chances. If you enjoy clean romance with a touch of comedy and charm, these stories will warm your heart like the first sip of your favorite drink.