The Letters We Left Behind: Small Town Christian Romance

by Jordan VanCamp

Elsie Taylor has built a quiet life in the charming town of Cedar Hollow—teaching her students, tending to her cozy little classroom, and keeping her heart safely tucked behind well-ordered lesson plans. After all, she’s learned that some goodbyes are too hard to risk repeating.

When a new teacher, Micah Sullivan, joins the staff, his steady kindness and easy smile start to stir something Elsie thought she’d packed away years ago. There’s something about him—something familiar—that draws her in despite her best efforts to stay guarded.

As they navigate the rhythms of small-town life—school events, lakeside afternoons, and moments of unexpected grace—Elsie begins to realize that maybe God isn’t finished writing her story after all.

Because sometimes the people we’re meant to find have been closer than we ever imagined.

A heartwarming, faith-filled romance about second chances, gentle beginnings, and the beauty of being fully known.

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 22, 2025

About the author

Jordan VanCamp writes heartwarming, clean Christian romance filled with small-town charm, emotional depth, and happily-ever-afters rooted in faith.

Her Ashwood Falls series invites readers into a cozy Tennessee town where cinnamon rolls are abundant, second chances are possible, and love often shows up when it’s least expected.

When she’s not crafting stories of grace and growth, Jordan enjoys life with her husband and daughters, savoring daddy-daughter dates, laughter-filled evenings, and quiet moments with a good book.

Connect with Jordan at Ashwoodfalls.com and come fall in love with Ashwood Falls.

Reviews

[Elle Findley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Letters We Left Behind honestly felt a lot like coming home. Showing up at that childhood place of comfort. All of the memories and stories that special place holds.

I fell in love with this book on page 1. The characters, the setting, and the storyline were easy to fall in love with, to connect with. To share in their joys and pain.

This is a book that I plan on revisiting time and time again.

[Madison Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sweet, heartwarming story! I so appreciated how steady and thoughtful the story moved along; no big, drawn-out cliffhangers, but still definitely enough going on to make it hard to put down! I love the ending, Micah and Elsie have such a sweet, unique story and all the other characters brought that story to life. Excited to see what other stories Cedar Hollow holds!!

[Michelle Hinojosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Letters We Left Behind is a wonderful book. Think Gilmore Girls style town with a hallmark movie twist! It was not only an easy ready but one with enough plot twists to keep you turning the page! If you want a safe easy to read romance this should definitely be your next read!

[Jacklyn Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was such a sweet and easy read! Perfect small town cozy romance. If you love small towns, characters with heart and a sweet romance this book is definitely for you!

[Niceli Benevento · Rating 5 out of 5]

great story

I love this book, their story is touching and so beautiful.
I am so happy I got this book to read, it’s inspiring.