Fairest Inn All: A Contemporary Fairy Tale Love Story (Real-Life Fairy Tales) by Amy R. Anguish

A queen, seven uncles, and an apple tart—real life is no fairy tale. Kari White never planned to rescue a historic inn—or risk her carefully guarded heart. Summoned to coastal Georgia by seven uncles she barely knows, Kari arrives with one goal: fix the failing Apple Inn and leave. Upon arrival, Kari faces challenges including an aggressive developer closing in, deadlines looming, and the inn’s future hanging in the balance. Royal Barrett believes some things are worth fighting for, especially the soul of his hometown. As the creator of the Fairest Inn All contest, he’s determined to protect Brunswick’s history from being erased. But when Kari and the Apple Inn land squarely in his path, Royal discovers that saving the past may require risking his own future. Forced together by storms, impossible repair projects, and undeniable chemistry, Kari and Royal must confront the fears shaping their choices. Kari gave up on happily-ever-afters long ago, and trusting Royal could unravel everything she’s built. Yet leaving might mean losing the hope she never believed she deserved. Read more