Her Unexpected Reunion Wish

A Clean and Uplifting Romance

By Mary Leo

On Sale: 8/25/2026
Some loves deserve a do-over

Like theirs

Ellie Bancroft made a fortune as an inspirational speaker and writer telling the world that love conquered all. Now, after losing her savings, her reputation and even her fiancé, she knows better. All she has left is her parents’ old run-down house. But Ellie’s dreams of quickly fixing her childhood home, selling it and returning to sunny Florida rely on one guy: her high school ex, Kai Thornton. And the contractor’s definitely not going to make it easy for her. But when Ellie learns that Kai is widowed with an adorable toddler, she realizes he’s not the boy she left behind. And worse, he might be the man who convinces her to believe in love one last time.

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.
ISBN: 9780369776396
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Aug 25, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *
BISAC 3: FICTION / Family Life / General

Mary Leo

Biography

Mary Leo grew up in a big Italian family in South Chicago. She now lives in Las Vegas with her husband where she enjoys writing for the Harlequin Western line and is busy working on her next book. You can read more about Mary at www.maryleo.com where you can sign up for her newsletter and learn about her upcoming books and events. You can also find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maryleoauthor

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<strong>Some loves deserve a do-over</strong><strong style=”font-size: 14px;”>…</strong><br><br><strong>Like theirs</strong><br><br>Ellie Bancroft made a fortune as an inspirational speaker and writer telling the world that love conquered all. Now, after losing her savings, her reputation and even her <em>fiancé</em>, she knows better. All she has left is her parents’ old run-down house. But Ellie’s dreams of quickly fixing her childhood home, selling it and returning to sunny Florida rely on one guy: her high school ex, Kai Thornton. And the contractor’s <em>definitely</em> not going to make it easy for her. But when Ellie learns that Kai is widowed with an adorable toddler, she realizes he’s not the boy she left behind. And worse, he might be the man who convinces her to believe in love one last time.<br><br><em>USA TODAY</em> BESTSELLING AUTHOR<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Heartwarming: </strong><strong style=””>Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.</strong>

ISBN: 9780369776396
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Aug 25, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *
BISAC 3: FICTION / Family Life / General

Mary Leo

Biography

<p>Mary Leo grew up in a big Italian family in South Chicago. She now lives in Las Vegas with her husband where she enjoys writing for the Harlequin Western line and is busy working on her next book. You can read more about Mary at www.maryleo.com where you can sign up for her newsletter and learn about her upcoming books and events. You can also find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maryleoauthor</p>gt;