Nothing about it was perfect, and yet everything was extraordinary. Four years after her husband's tragic and traumatic end, Ashley remains heartbroken and yearning for the man who left her behind. Desperate for healing and to break her teenage son's newfound cycle of crime, she leaves the city for a small, sleepy town in southern Alabama hoping for a fresh start. There, she finds Wade, the charming, ever-genuine contractor who's more than she bargained for. Plagued by guilt when his younger brother goes to prison, Wade is consumed by his brother's bleak future and his own personal demons. There's no room for love and happiness in his world. That is, until the beautiful widow with sad eyes and a troubled teenage son moves to town. If only her heart didn't belong to her past If only his past didn't torment him. One great love can transform their lives. They need only to open their hearts. Witty and heartfelt with just enough suspense and sizzle,Mended is a story of hope amongst tragedy and love's amazing ability to heal even thedeepest wounds. If you enjoy heart-wrenching, emotional love stories that go beyond the bounds of typical romances, lovable and authentic characters, and happy endings worth fighting for, then you'll fall in love with this compelling story filled with hope, redemption, and love in every form. Mended is guaranteed to touch your heart and stay with you long after you've finished reading. Mended is the first standalone novel in the small town contemporary romance series, Sweet Home Dixie. ***National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist*** ***Reader's Favorite Finalist*** Sweet Home Dixie Series Book 1: Mended Book 2: Survivor