One Fine Day: A Hearts Bend Novel

Written by Rachel Hauck and Carrie Padgett

Narrated by Mary Hildebrandt

It’s a recipe for romance…

Chloe Beason LaRue left Hearts Bend after high school, determined to never look back. She shed her unrequited crush on Sam Hardy, moved to Paris, went to pastry school, found a good job, fell in love, and got married. She was happy in France. Then her husband tragically died. Now, Chloe just wants to move forward…but when her mom’s health is in jeopardy, Chloe heads right back to Hearts Bend where she’s hired as head baker for Haven’s, the premier bakery in town. She has no idea that moving home will push her right into the arms of the man who broke her heart.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Sam Hardy has too many broken memories to return to Hearts Bend. But when he’s sidelined by an injury, he desperately needs to invest in something to safeguard his future. Haven’s Bakery is up for sale—and his business partner believes the deal is too good to pass up. He has no idea that the owners have hired the one girl he can’t seem to forget…and the last thing he expects is to be her boss.

Thrown together at Haven’s Bakery, Chloe and Sam have a second chance at first love. Indeed, the more time Sam spends selling donuts, the more he sees a new future. But when Paris beckons Chloe back, where does her heart belong? Can they find the recipe for leaving regrets behind and start something new?

Escape to Hearts Bend for a sweet story of romance, faith, and an unexpected happy ending.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sunrise Publishing
• Release date: May 24, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669693802

Rachel Hauck

Rachel Hauck is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author of The Wedding Dress, which was also named Inspirational Novel of the Year by Romantic Times and was a RITA finalist. Rachel lives in central Florida with her husband and pet and writes from her ivory tower. Visit her online at RachelHauck.com; Facebook: RachelHauck; Twitter: @RachelHauck; Instagram: @rachelhauck.

Reviews for One Fine Day

[cheryl · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Didn't like the story as well as some others from this author. A little light in content but an entertaining read

[Velma Hunsucker · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this contemporary romance. The story was great, and the narrator did a great job with so many characters.

[susan · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Did not get far in the story as the narrator was difficult to listen to. Voice a whisper & too slow!

[Nancy Price · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoy Rachel Hauck's books. But that narrator is hard to hear. She reads well, and with expression. But no matter how high I turn up my phone's volume or my car's volume she is just difficult to hear. Which is too bad! I wanted to listen to this 2nd book in the series

[Karen Chandler · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is a great Christian storyline with an interesting plot with believable characters that maintain your interest.