Over The Orchard

The Alphabet Sweethearts

by Susanne Ash

Ten years ago, they let each other go. Now fate—and one stubborn tractor—are bringing them back together.

Ten years ago, Goldie Lane left Juniper Falls with a broken heart and a reputation for ghosting the orchard boy everyone thought she’d marry. Now she’s back—temporarily caring for her grandmother and launching her handmade soap business—with no intention of reconnecting with her past.

Especially not Jonny Abernathy.

The gruff, steady orchard manager hasn’t forgotten the day she left—or forgiven her. But when Hazel ropes them into working side-by-side to prep for the orchard’s annual Honey Fest, old sparks catch in the dust and sweet memories bloom beneath the sting of regret.

He wants closure. She wants a fresh start. But the truth about what really happened under the orchard’s branches might just give them a second chance at something they both stopped believing in.

Over the Orchard is a sweet, slow-burn romance full of honeyed glances, secret carvings, and one unforgettable kiss on a tractor seat.

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 DreamsEchoes Of The HeartFirefly NightsGarden Gate WishesHeartstrings In HarmonyIce Cream KissesJust One LookKindly PennedLove At Lookout PointMoonlit PromisesNo Reservation RequiredOver The OrchardPumpkin Patch ProposalQuirky Girl Next DoorRiverbend RondevousAnd many more to come…

63 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 22, 2025

About the author

Susanne 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.

Reviews

[Sandra Hartzel]

I had a free copy of this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. After 10 years away, Goldie Lane returns to Juniper Falls to care for her grandmother. Her high school sweetheart, Jonny Abernathy has never forgotten or forgiven her. While she is homethey have a conversation about why she really left. A heartwarming story of love and reconciliation.

[Cecilia Mora Jimenez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute second chance love story. The lates Hazel victims are Goldie and Jonny, estranged high school sweethearts that have a second chance of falling in love with each other all over again. I'm addicted to reading romance stories abour our Juniper Falls' residents. Can't wait to start the next story!

[Rebecca White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet story

I enjoy second Chance romances and this was beautiful short one. I enjoyed the fragrant descriptions of the flower and the honey and the orchard smells.

[Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet second chance romance.

This was a nice, quick read. I am enjoying this series. I found the parts about Goldie making soap interesting.

[Eliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute and sweet

[Zondra.Hallyahoo.Com · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. Had me in tears.