She’s the last kind of distraction he needs, he’s the only distraction she wants… Caroline Murphy, a widow wracked by guilt and loss, leaves Miami in order to start over. Despite her grief, she finds a new beginning on a Montana dude ranch and learns to live again. To her shock, she develops an intense attraction to surly cowboy Sam Black who makes her feel again. Although Sam can’t shake his reputation as a real ladies’ man, he’ll never again mix business and pleasure—not since a long-ago fire on his family’s land. Distraction can too easily lead to danger, yet Caroline’s very presence tempts him to risk all he holds dear. Will he push her away for good in order to protect his promises and safeguard his home and family? Or can she convince him that true love is worth some risk? . . . . . . Starting Over Together is both a full-length, stand-alone, mid-spice read with a super satisfying ending and part of the series. (second chances, love after loss, forgiveness, belonging, found family, new beginnings, cowboy hero, small town vibe) ~ Fifth Place in the 2022 National Excellence in Story Telling Contest for Contemporary Romance - Novel Length! . . . . . . Love That Lasts is a an emotionally-charged contemporary romance series from award-winning author JB Schroeder. If you love stories about well-drawn characters forging new beginnings, fighting for second chances, and risking their hearts for true love—this series is for you! Love That Lasts series: Faking It Together (#1) Second Chance Love Affair (#2) Dreaming of Forever with You (#3) Starting Over Together (#4) and Making Forever with You (Prequel) . . . . . . REVIEWS: “This book comes to life, envelops you and places you between the pages. Well done JB Schroeder!” ~Cheryl, Goodreads reviewer "Great reading. Couldn't quit til I finished!" ~ Shauna, ARC reader “I loved the book and it touched my heart.” ~ Becky K., Goodreads reviewer “Instant visceral attraction is present, but the denial of it, by the two main characters, because of their issues, is described with great sensitivity. Tears may flow, at several points, so keep the tissues nearby, but solid inner strength and smiles in the rugged open spaces of the Big Sky country, Montana, are healing.” ~Linda C., Goodreads reviewer “The plot flows smoothly, and the characters are well-developed. I love this author and this series.” ~Teresa, Bookbub reviewer “Starting Over Together has everything you read romance for! There’s a deeply desperate heroine and a much-needed dare. There’s a cowboy and a ranch and a long buried secret. Caroline needs love in her life, but she’s not ready. Sam needs Caroline, but he’s not willing to take a chance. You’ll fall in love with both of them in this small town western romance about family, forgiveness, and second chances. Starting Over Together has all the emotion of a sweet romance with all the sexy steam you crave. Make sure it’s the next thing you read.” ~Savannah Kade, Maggie Award-winning Author of Dark Falls Romantic Suspense . . . . . . Fans of JB Schroeder’s contemporary romances are also reading books by: Samantha Chase, Bella Andre, Melissa Foster, Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, Roxanne St. Claire, Lillian Monroe, Bria Quinlan, Elana Johnson, Claire Cain, Donna Kauffman, Nancy Herkness, Savannah Kade, Christi Snow, Shirley Hailstock, Julie Strauss, Terri Osburn, Kim Law, Christine Ashworth, Holland Rae, Moni Boyce, Jennifer Wilck, Melinda Minx, Olivia Gaines, Tiana Cole, Rochelle Alers, Nia Arthurs, Kayla Watkins, Simone Rivers, Janine Taylor, Piper Rayne, Vixa Vaughn, Dahlia Rose, Jamie Beck, J.L. Lora, Patty H Scott, Topics: a love that lasts story, a love that lasts book, contemporary romance series, contemporary romance stories, contemporary romance with a twist, magic of love, second chances book, new beginnings romance, love after loss romance, later in life, couldn’t put it down, emotional contemporary romance, western romance, small town romance, steamy romance, starting over, fresh start, new path, second chance at love, working together, real romance, real love, true love, love after loss, past hurts, buried secrets, emotional journey, emotional romance, heartfelt romance, swoon-worthy romance, make your heart race romance, award-winning romance, award-winning author, full-length romance, willing to take a chance, happy ever after, no cliffhanger, love and loss, strong heroine, independent heroine, close proximity, close quarters, protective hero, cowboy, ranch, ranch manager, photographer, grief, widow, forty-something, thirty-something, road trip, horses, Montana, ranch romance, trust, redemption.