Ruby Red Vale

She left town chasing a dream. He stayed and built a life. Coming home was never part of the plan. When a public scandal threatens to derail her career, award-winning actress Rowan Hale disappears from the spotlight and returns to the one place she swore she'd never go back to-her quiet mountain hometown. What she doesn't expect is Elias Carter, the man she left behind. Elias never wanted the spotlight.
He runs the town's general store, knows everyone by name, and prefers a steady life to big dreams. The last thing he needs is his ex-girlfriend-and all the attention she brings-turning his carefully ordered world upside down. But when Rowan has nowhere else to go, Elias reluctantly offers her a place to stay. Forced into close quarters, old wounds resurface, secrets are laid bare, and the love they never truly let go of begins to flicker back to life.
As paparazzi threaten the town's peace and Rowan faces a career-defining choice, both must decide what they're willing to risk-fame, fear, or the chance at something lasting. The Girl Who Left the Lights On is a heartwarming small-town romance about second chances, choosing home without giving up ambition, and finding love that fits the life you've grown into.