Welcome to Timberose Hills, the town where roses—and unconventional love—bloom.
Seventy years ago, this North Carolina town traded crops for blossoms, dedicating its fields to cultivating the most exquisite roses. Every March, the town bursts into color for the March of Roses, an annual celebration complete with a parade, bustling stalls, and delicious local food, where a "Rose" and "Thorn" are crowned as the festival’s royalty.
When Clara LaRue returns to Timberose Hills after nine years, she reunites with the love of her life, high school sweetheart Grayson Harris, still working his family farm, Timber-Thorn Ranch . As Clara and Grayson reconnect, the farm grows, Timberose Hills blossoms in unexpected ways. New residents arrive, unique and unconventional romances bloom, and the community thrives like never before.
But danger lurks in the cozy town’s shadows. Old prejudices, obsessive exes, and a vengeful mafia threaten to unravel the harmony of the Timberose Hills. As danger looms over their shoulders, can the small town come together to defend their families, their freedom to love, and the town they hold dear?
That Time They Touched is a collection of Stand-Alone contemporary, queer, and often poly romances between the residents of Timberose Hills, the employees of Timber Thorn Ranch, and visitors, drawn by the delicate scent of roses. From second chances and found family to forbidden love and enemies-to-lovers, each story weaves heartfelt connections amid small-town charm and tangled emotions.
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Content Guide
Content Warnings
- Racism + Racist Language
- Classism
- Mention of Death of a Parent + Sibling
- Discussions of Drug Abuse
- Discussions of Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Scars
- Mentions of Suicide
- Mentions of Child Neglect
- Mentions of Off Screen Violence Against Women
Representation
- Queer Characters
- Wealthy but Simple
- BIPOC Ranchers/Cowboys
- Single Mothers
- Widows
Tropes
- Second Chance Romance
- High School Sweethearts
- Uptown Girl
- Dating What Mommy Hates
- Cowboys
- Small Towns Big Hearts
- Promotion to Parent
- Newphewism
Details
Basic Information
Word Count |
26,000 words |
Published Date |
February 14, 2024 |
Cover Artist |
Xaneria Ann |
Print
Page Count |
xxx |
Edition
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2.0 |
Size |
6x9 inches |
Weight |
13.6 oz |
ISBN |
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Digital
Formats
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EPub; Mobi; PDF |
ISBN |
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AudioBook
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