Jae Lavell

Emery Blake has always lived with her heart wide open-through her art, through her friendships, and through every quiet moment she captures behind her camera. But when life delivers a heartbreak she never expected, she finds herself standing at a crossroads she isn't sure how to navigate. Healing becomes her quiet mission. Rediscovering herself becomes her only plan. Then Noah Carter steps back into her world.
steady, successful, and carrying a truth that changes everything. The spark between them is undeniable, pulled tight between longing, timing, and the reality of a past he can no longer escape. Just as Emery begins to trust her own heart again, the arrival of Noah's former love-and a little boy who needs him-forces them both to confront what love should look like, and what it actually demands. Across the soft spaces of bookstores, coffee shops, and golden-hour city streets, Emery's life is gently drawn toward a new season.
And in the middle of her healing, a quiet stranger named Jay keeps appearing-steady, thoughtful, and seeing Emery in ways she isn't ready to admit. His presence grows in the margins of her days, offering a warmth that feels both unexpected and deeply safe. Caught between two very different kinds of love-one rooted in history, the other blooming in possibility-Emery must face the truth she has been avoiding.
This isn't just a story about choosing between two men. It's a story about choosing herself. and discovering where love truly finds its way. A Love for Emery is a warm, heartfelt, slow-burn contemporary romance filled with emotion, self-discovery, friendship, and the tender, breathtaking moments that change everything. Perfect for readers who crave healing love stories, quiet intimacy, and the beauty of second chances.