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The Alphabet Sweethearts
Dandelion Dreams
She left to chase her dreams. He stayed to rebuild his. Can a love they thought was lost bloom again?
Andrew Carter thought he had his future all planned out—marriage to Emma Hawthorne, a shared life filled with love, and a family in their small hometown. But when Emma left to follow her artistic dreams, Andrew was left picking up the pieces of his heart. Now, years later, he’s built a life of his own, pouring his energy into Novel Sips, Juniper Falls’ favorite coffee shop and bookstore.
Emma never intended to break Andrew’s heart or to lose him entirely. When she discovered she was pregnant, she tried to reach him, but Andrew had disappeared. Now, their son Charlie is asking questions Emma can’t answer, and she’s tracked Andrew to the town he calls home. Walking into Novel Sips and seeing Andrew again brings back all the memories and all the feelings she thought she’d buried.
Andrew isn’t sure he can forgive Emma for leaving, even as old sparks reignite. And when he learns about Charlie, the son he never knew he had, the emotions between them grow even more complicated. As they navigate the past and their unexpected present, can Andrew and Emma find the courage to let go of old wounds and trust in the possibility of a second chance?
Dandelion Dreams is a heartwarming second-chance romance about family, forgiveness, and finding love where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of small-town stories and happily-ever-afters that leave you smiling.
It is part of the Alphabet Sweetheart series, twenty-six sweet romances set in Juniper Falls. These fun, quick reads will quickly become your favorite new escape. Check out all the books in the series, starting
Apple Pie PromisesBlossoms & New BeginningsCoffeehouse ConfessionsDandelion DreamsFirefly NightsEchoes Of The HeartAnd many more to come ...
Andrew Carter thought he had his future all planned out—marriage to Emma Hawthorne, a shared life filled with love, and a family in their small hometown. But when Emma left to follow her artistic dreams, Andrew was left picking up the pieces of his heart. Now, years later, he’s built a life of his own, pouring his energy into Novel Sips, Juniper Falls’ favorite coffee shop and bookstore.
Emma never intended to break Andrew’s heart or to lose him entirely. When she discovered she was pregnant, she tried to reach him, but Andrew had disappeared. Now, their son Charlie is asking questions Emma can’t answer, and she’s tracked Andrew to the town he calls home. Walking into Novel Sips and seeing Andrew again brings back all the memories and all the feelings she thought she’d buried.
Andrew isn’t sure he can forgive Emma for leaving, even as old sparks reignite. And when he learns about Charlie, the son he never knew he had, the emotions between them grow even more complicated. As they navigate the past and their unexpected present, can Andrew and Emma find the courage to let go of old wounds and trust in the possibility of a second chance?
Dandelion Dreams is a heartwarming second-chance romance about family, forgiveness, and finding love where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of small-town stories and happily-ever-afters that leave you smiling.
It is part of the Alphabet Sweetheart series, twenty-six sweet romances set in Juniper Falls. These fun, quick reads will quickly become your favorite new escape. Check out all the books in the series, starting
Apple Pie PromisesBlossoms & New BeginningsCoffeehouse ConfessionsDandelion DreamsFirefly NightsEchoes Of The HeartAnd many more to come ...
57 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 18, 2025
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Susanne Ash
121 books141 followersSusanne Ash writes sweet contemporary romance. When she's not busy putting pen to paper, she loves to cook, knit, and head out exploring with her husband and daughter. She lives close to the beach in beautiful South Carolina. You'll find that her setting is often a fictionalized version of her surroundings and the places she's visiting with her family.
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July 10, 2025
Dit ging allemaal net even te snel en te makkelijk 🤭
April 11, 2025
Dandelion Dreams by Susanne Ash is the fourth standalone but interconnected book in the cozy romance series: The Alphabet Sweethearts. Each book takes place in the small town of Juniper Falls and has a new couple as the main characters.
This book is, as the other three books I have read, lovely and easy to read. It starts with a great surprise for Andrew, the owner of a café/bookstore, when his old flame visits with a child in tow.
As I said, this short book is easy to read thanks to the flowing writing style. Andrew we did meet in an earlier book, so we know he is very organised, so he does not know how to handle himself when his old flame shows up out of the blue. He is a nice character and I loved that he now has his own story. His relationship with Emma ended not well, but both have not forgotten each other. Emma was afraid to mention she was pregnant and I found it a bit hard to understand why she could not contact Andrew. After all, he lived in their hometown and was not hard to find. But I can understand Emma as well, as she had dreams. The child, Charlie, is a great character. He is charming for a four-year-old and so innocent in his remarks. It was a joy to read about him and I loved his interaction with Andrew.
The title: Dandelion Dreams refers to the kind of magical flowers with their flower which can fly in all directions when you blow. Charlie finds them amazing and everywhere he sees them, he wants to make a wish. And Susanne Ash did a wonderful job putting these dreams and wishes in the story.
Dandelion Dreams I loved reading. It is a short second chance ate love novel, filled with drama, romance, found family and a good story-line about finding your place and a home. You have to read these short novels in this series, because they are all a joy to read and you can read them in one sitting as well.
This book is, as the other three books I have read, lovely and easy to read. It starts with a great surprise for Andrew, the owner of a café/bookstore, when his old flame visits with a child in tow.
As I said, this short book is easy to read thanks to the flowing writing style. Andrew we did meet in an earlier book, so we know he is very organised, so he does not know how to handle himself when his old flame shows up out of the blue. He is a nice character and I loved that he now has his own story. His relationship with Emma ended not well, but both have not forgotten each other. Emma was afraid to mention she was pregnant and I found it a bit hard to understand why she could not contact Andrew. After all, he lived in their hometown and was not hard to find. But I can understand Emma as well, as she had dreams. The child, Charlie, is a great character. He is charming for a four-year-old and so innocent in his remarks. It was a joy to read about him and I loved his interaction with Andrew.
The title: Dandelion Dreams refers to the kind of magical flowers with their flower which can fly in all directions when you blow. Charlie finds them amazing and everywhere he sees them, he wants to make a wish. And Susanne Ash did a wonderful job putting these dreams and wishes in the story.
Dandelion Dreams I loved reading. It is a short second chance ate love novel, filled with drama, romance, found family and a good story-line about finding your place and a home. You have to read these short novels in this series, because they are all a joy to read and you can read them in one sitting as well.
June 23, 2025
2,5⭐️/5⭐️
♡What to expect: secret kid, high school sweethearts, second chance, small town romance
♡ Remember Andrew from the last book? It's his turn to find love now. Not in someone now, but in his old lover, who returns back in their town... with his four years old boy.
♡ I usually love the single parent trope but this surprise kid didn't make sense. They were from the same town, how can you tell me she didn't text him before?! And how no one from the town knew? Social media, hello?
♡ Overall alright.
♡ Number of pages: 58 pages, Kindle Edition
♡ Read: 22nd June 2025
♡What to expect: secret kid, high school sweethearts, second chance, small town romance
♡ Remember Andrew from the last book? It's his turn to find love now. Not in someone now, but in his old lover, who returns back in their town... with his four years old boy.
♡ I usually love the single parent trope but this surprise kid didn't make sense. They were from the same town, how can you tell me she didn't text him before?! And how no one from the town knew? Social media, hello?
♡ Overall alright.
♡ Number of pages: 58 pages, Kindle Edition
♡ Read: 22nd June 2025
April 16, 2025
Clean Standalone Romance Interconnected Series
This story actually starts at the end of the previous book. Reading in order recommended but it could still be read as a standalone. He's made his lays structured and controlled as possible. Then she walks in with a 4 year old that turns his life upside down. Why is she there now? Will he be able to see the hidden strength in a dandelion?
This story actually starts at the end of the previous book. Reading in order recommended but it could still be read as a standalone. He's made his lays structured and controlled as possible. Then she walks in with a 4 year old that turns his life upside down. Why is she there now? Will he be able to see the hidden strength in a dandelion?
June 30, 2025
This is such a sweet story! I absolutely love small town, second chance romances! Andrew is the brother of Maggie, from Coffeehouse Confessions. His ex-girlfriend Emma comes back into town with a surprise - he has a son named Charlie. It takes some time but they reconnect and start to become a family. Andrew and Emma are great together and Charlie is adorable! The dandelion symbolism and wishing on them really ties this story together nicely. I’m looking forward to the next one!
February 19, 2025
Dreams and Decisions
Emma made a decision years ago that has repercussions into her, Andrew's and Charlie's present. Charlie is a dream of a child with wishes of his own. Emma wishes for a future life, and Andrew is scared of it all. I love the childhood delight in everything and how it impacts everyone. It's such a sweet story of forgiveness with a happy ending.
Emma made a decision years ago that has repercussions into her, Andrew's and Charlie's present. Charlie is a dream of a child with wishes of his own. Emma wishes for a future life, and Andrew is scared of it all. I love the childhood delight in everything and how it impacts everyone. It's such a sweet story of forgiveness with a happy ending.
March 3, 2025
Dandelion Dreams is a sweet, short, second chance romance. Andrew and Emma need to let go of their past hurts if they are going to survive to be the family Charlie deserves. Charlie nearly steals the show in this engaging book. He is delightful. I love the dandelion symbolism that is reflected in the story. It was amazing to watch Andrew’s perceptions change.
August 30, 2025
I had a free copy of this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Emma Hawthorne returns to Juniper Falls with a four year old son. Andrew Carter knows right away the boy is his son, but he doesn’t trust Emma to stay around, but she shows him she has changed and wants them to be a family. A delightful second chance story with great characters.
February 19, 2025
Second chance, secret baby story.
“Some dreams to fly free before they can take root and grow stronger”. This a very heartwarming story. I am enjoying all the stories in the series.
“Some dreams to fly free before they can take root and grow stronger”. This a very heartwarming story. I am enjoying all the stories in the series.
October 27, 2025
I know being a novella, the story has to be rushed at times. And while this one started off perfect, the last little bit of the story felt so rushed. Just too quick for me to completely immerse myself in the whole story.
Otherwise it was still cute, just like the other's in this series have been!
Otherwise it was still cute, just like the other's in this series have been!
February 19, 2025
Sweet
This story of coming home to love and opening up a hurt heart is beautiful. I love the dandelion symbolism throughout.
This story of coming home to love and opening up a hurt heart is beautiful. I love the dandelion symbolism throughout.
February 19, 2025
What a lovely story. Loved it .
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April 7, 2025soft dnf
June 11, 2025
You guys this was so freaking adorable. It pulled at my heart strings 😭❤️.
October 20, 2025
Loved it. Had me in tears.
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