Forever Home

Windsor Peak #4

by Denise Latham

JJ Monahan has been in love with Zoe for months.

As Windsor Peak's sheriff, he's used to being patient. Waiting for the right moment. Playing it safe.
He was content with the friends-with-benefits situation he had going, thinking Zoe will eventaully admit her real feelings. But when he realizes Zoe's never going to—he makes the boldest move of his life.
He proposes. In front of all their friends. And somehow, she says yes.

Zoe never planned to stay in Windsor Peak.

She came to escape a vindictive boss and a mother who's spent years tearing her down. She planned to keep her head down, work at the local restaurant, and disappear before anyone got too close.
Then she discovered she has a half-sister in town. And suddenly, Zoe has family. Friends. A place that feels like home.
And JJ—her best friend, her safe place—who just shocked her into saying "I do."
But saying yes to marriage and saying yes to love are two very different things.

JJ knows Zoe married him out of shock, not as an admission of love. He's willing to wait. To prove he's not going anywhere. To show her that Windsor Peak—and he—are worth staying for.

Then Zoe's mother arrives in town. Determined to drag Zoe back into the life she escaped, her mother's presence threatens to unravel everything. The fragile trust Zoe's built. The friendships she's finally allowed herself to have. And the marriage she's only just beginning to believe in.

JJ has spent his career protecting people. Now he has to protect Zoe's heart—from her past, from her fears, and from the voice in her head that says she doesn't deserve this.

But when danger strikes too close to home, Zoe realizes that some risks are worth taking—and some people are worth fighting for.

Can JJ prove he's worth the risk? And can Zoe finally stop running long enough to realize she's already home?


A heartwarming small-town friends-to-lovers romance about finding family, facing your past, and learning that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stay.

Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and Debbie Macomber—a closed-door romance with found family, emotional depth, and a guaranteed HEA.

"I have fallen in love with Windsor Peak. Heartwarming, full of love, friendships that bond them like brothers and sisters." — Amazon Reviewer

"A fun, fast-moving story filled with a slow burn of love which flourished in the end." — Amazon Reviewer

351 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 5, 2024

About the author

Denise Latham writes warm, emotional small-town romance about family, healing, second chances, and finding home. Her Windsor Peak series is perfect for readers who love bingeable connected-family romance, wounded heroes, found family, and the heartfelt comfort of Virgin River and Chesapeake Shores.

As an Army wife (Ret.), Denise pulled on her own personal experiences to tackle the subject of PTSD and the difficulty soldiers can face when coming home from war and attempting to fit back into the life they left. Coming Home balances that difficult subject with a romance and the lighthearted, fun banter that will draw you in.

Denise lives in Southeastern Massachusetts with her husband Tom, two sons Camden and Calum, and two dogs.

As an avid reader, Denise loves books that make her laugh, or fall in love with the characters - and hopes that's what you'll do with her books!

For giveaways and more information, visit https://www.deniselatham.com/

Reviews

[Jennifer Owens]

such a sweet read!

The more Denise Latham books I read the more I fall in love with Windsor Peak and these amazing characters!! I can't get enough! It's so fun finding out more about each of these characters and their story. I feel transported into this small Vermont town. If you want a sweet story and wonderful characters check these books out! I already can't wait for the next one to come out!!

[books_and_bulldogs_]

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📖Title: Forever Home: Windsor Peak book 4
Author: 📝Denise Latham
📚Book 21/144 done🎉
Genre: 🥰 Contemporary Romance

If you love slow-burn romance, small-town charm, and characters who earn their happy endings, this one’s for you! ♥️💌

Forever Home is all about JJ and Zoe, their slow-burning, two-year courtship, and the emotional journey of opening up to love when you’ve spent so long guarding your heart. 🫶

JJ is patient, steady, and exactly the kind of man who knows that love isn’t about rushing—it’s about showing up, again and again, until the person you love realizes they’re safe with you. 🥰

And Zoe? Watching her let down her walls and start believing in the possibility of a happy ending was so rewarding. Their romance isn’t just about passion; it’s about trust, growth, and the quiet moments that mean everything. 💘🏡

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[Nikki]

This is book 4 in the totally unputdownable small-town romance series set in Windsor Peak, Vermont. Originally about the 3 Burrows brothers who are all now coupled up, the series moves onto other main characters, this book being about JJ, the police officer who runs the towns policing; and Zoe, the chef at Windsor Peak Palace.

JJ loves Zoe and has done it since day 1, but he's trying to break down Zoe's defences. Zoe is Emma's half sister, and now that Emma is dating Patrick Burrows, a well-known movie star, Emma wants the best for Zoe.

This book is a bit darker than the rest, but I like how the author introduces the couple to feature in the next book before the end of the book.

I absolutely love this series, each story being a standalone story about a couple; however, the books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and wider storyline.

The next book is a novella, then another full-length book, which will feature Natalie, one of Patrick's co-stars and Mike, the trainer who lives in Windsor Peak, who is captivated by Natalie.

[Susanne Scott]

From the moment I first met JJ I had a special place for him, even though he wasn’t a main character in previous books, and only mentioned briefly, I loved his energy and his expression of feelings toward Zoe the chef, who’s character has slowly built over the series.

Now in this book we get to see their relationship flourish and grow. JJ is the sweetest in organising a surprise engagement and wedding for Zoe and I still find it humorous that she is unaware of her feelings when everyone else can see how much she loves him and he her.

Seeing Zoe self reflect on her feelings while sitting at JJ’s bedside waiting for him to wake up was quite moving, learning her past and how she over came it. The twist with Colin was genius and I loved that by extension with Colin a part of JJ helped her in Paris when she needed it most.

A beautiful book, with not one, but two amazing g weddings. I can’t wait for more.

[christine]

Forever Home

I have fallen in love with Windsor peak. Heartwarming, full of love, friendships that bond them like brothers and sisters. A great community that draws a crowd to festive events , local dinning with mouth watering foods and wines. A fantastic and well developed story and memorable characters. I Highly recommend this series to everyone. Enjoy

[Cheryl]

Lovely Love Story

I really enjoyed this fourth Windsor Peak book. The only drawback was the amount of errors in it and that kind of made it lose its luster for me. However, I will continue with the series because these characters are so interesting.

[Jen Mearls]

Denise Latham is a great author. I love all the Windsor Peak Books. Great series!

[Sharon Stanley]

Loved it

[Rosemary Nelson]

can’t wait to start the next book

I love reading about this whole family and their interactions with each other! Playful but caring. It is fun watching this family grow!

[Beverly]

Another winner

This another excellent book. I'm enjoying the series so much. I can't wait to read the next book. Denise is a great writer.

[Linda Pribil]

another good book in the Windsor Peak series

[Bam Mitchell Anderson]

lovable characters

I love the characters, the development of each lead and how realistic the themes are. Great books to read after Virgin River

[Candyce Rude]

I love these stories and the characters are so great! It's just like I am right there with them.