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Brynne Briarwood

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Brynne Briarwood writes small-town romance filled with heart, hope, and happily-ever-afters. Her stories feature close-knit communities, swoony love stories, and characters who find home in unexpected places. When she’s not writing, Brynne can be found dreaming up charming towns and emotional love stories meant to be savored.

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  • Brynne grew up in a small town and returned to the same small town.

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Stories by Brynne Briarwood

Before the Frost by Brynne Briarwood

Romance

Before the Frost

Eight years ago, Hazel told Reid she wanted different things. It was a lie. She's been living inside it ever since. Now Reid is back in Briarwood - just long enough to settle his late father's estate, just long enough for the Copper Kettle to feel very small. And Hazel is about to find out what happens when the wrong story finally meets the truth. Before the First Frost is a small-town, second chance romance set in the village of Briarwood, Vermont, where the coffee is strong, the seasons are honest, and some things take eight years to say out loud. New chapters posted weekly. This story will move to Kindle Unlimited upon completion; read it here first.

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