Fourth of July at Serendipity Springs

by Ella Score

She came to Serendipity Springs for two weeks away from work. She never expected to fall for the man who would make her question everything she thought she wanted.

Elizabeth Gilchrist has spent years building a successful career, leaving little room for anything else. When stress finally catches up with her, she’s ordered to take two weeks away from work and reluctantly heads to the charming small town of Serendipity Springs.

She certainly isn’t looking for love.

Rocky McCormack understands what it means to let work take over your life. He once lived by deadlines and achievements too, until he realized there was more to life than the next item on his to-do list. These days, he’s learned to appreciate the moments that matter—and he recognizes something of his old self in Elizabeth.

When a broken-down car brings them together, their differences are impossible to ignore. Elizabeth likes plans, schedules and knowing exactly what comes next. Rocky has learned to enjoy the life happening right in front of him.

Yet the more time they spend together, the more those differences begin to feel like exactly what each of them needs.

As Serendipity Springs prepares for its Fourth of July celebration, Elizabeth finds herself drawn into the warmth of the community—and increasingly drawn to Rocky. Between unexpected time together, quiet conversations and a growing attraction neither planned, her carefully ordered life begins to look very different.

Rocky knows Elizabeth’s stay is temporary. But the closer they become, the harder it is to imagine simply watching her leave.

Soon Elizabeth must return to the career she worked so hard to build. Staying was never part of the plan. Neither was falling in love.

Can two people who thought they knew exactly what they wanted take a chance on the love neither of them saw coming?

Fourth of July at Serendipity Springs is a clean and wholesome contemporary romance featuring later-in-life love, opposites attract, a charming small-town community, an unexpected summer romance and a guaranteed happily ever after.

174 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 30, 2026

About the author

Ella Score writes heartwarming sweet small-town romances where community matters, second chances are possible, and love always wins. Her wholesome stories are filled with charming towns, genuine connections, meddling friends and couples discovering that it's never too late for a happily ever after.

Reviews

[The Book Ssirren]

I loved they both Elizabeth and Rocky were needing a break from the things they were doing in life. And when they both landed in a Serendipity a springs, they had a moment to just breathe. And that allowed them to see things differently. The way these two connected was so sweet. I loved the time they spent with one another. Their banter and moments were so sweet and fun. This was a really great warm and cozy story.

[Chad Barrus]

I received a ARC copy of this book from the author and though a review wasn’t required, I wanted to offer my honest, voluntary impression upon finishing it.

I have read other books by Ella set in the idyllic town of Serendipity Springs so it was like going home to reconnect with a couple of the townspeople mentioned here I’d known from those previous books.

Elizabeth has been all work with no time to enjoy life until an incident occurs which necessitates she take some mandatory time off. On the way to her destination her car breaks down but as luck would have it a man shows up to help her. He makes a decision which later comes back to haunt him as it almost ends the relationship he wants to establish with this woman in need.

He gives her a ride into town and it turns out both have reserved the same cabin unbeknownst to each other and the one renting the cabins out.

They make it work as he is only going to be there a couple of days over the upcoming holiday and they find conversations easy to make. Then what he held off telling her is exposed by a townsperson and she feels wronged because he wasn’t honest with her at the onset.

Rocky had his reasons as he tells Elizabeth but it takes time away from him and him fixing her car to realize that he is giving her the means to leave if she wants to now.

Love regardless of when it comes does require honesty as Rocky discovers even if his intentions weren’t nefarious. Elizabeth still deserved the right to make her own decisions but being apart that day after she finds out what he didn’t tell her let her see the picture from his point of view as well.

I enjoyed this story of two people who meet by accident along the road and discover they are a lot alike as they get to know each other and happily recommend this book as one I think you’ll enjoy. You may even want to stay a while in Serendipity Springs and read other books Ella has written about this friendly town that is welcoming to townspeople and strangers alike!

[Mary Ann Speel]

Nice story for a quick read. The h needed a break and was told to take a vacation by her boss. She makes a reservation in a small town and then sets out. On the way her car develops a problem and she pulls off the road and waits for someone to come by and help her. It is the H who comes by on his motorcycle and tells her that she needs an expensive part and that the repair needs to be done in a garage. He offers her a ride on his motorcycle. Reluctantly she agrees as she has no other choice. They are both heading to the same destination and when they both go to the same place to check into the place they have reservations for they find out that an error was made and they both are assigned the same cabin. The H’s reservation was for two days and the h’s for two weeks. They agreed to share the two days that their reservations overlap. The next day the H goes and picks up her car and brings it to the cabin. Later the h finds out that the H could have fixed her car immediately and she is furious because he lied to her. She returns to the cabin, packs up and leaves. In the end the H gets forgiven and their relationship develops. When the time comes they develop a schedule where they can meet and spend time together, developing their relationship deeper and get their HEA. Hope you get this book and enjoy it as much as I did. Enjoy.

[Abby]

ARC Review from author. First thank you Ella Score for the e-arc! This review is completely my own thoughts and feelings.


This is the first book that I have read from Ella Score and I loved it! This was such a cute but honest felt romance. The FMC essentially is a workaholic and is mandated to take time off. The FMC then meets the MMC in Serendipity Falls, a cute, cozy small town and the love story goes from there. This book touches on many themes that are very relatable in people’s everyday lives from anxiety to grief all revolving around work and family. This story was very touching to read and makes you feel as though you are not alone in the real world. I felt that this book was special because both characters had to take a leap to find what they were looking for in life. A valuable lesson that I will take with me throughout life.

The romance was heartwarming and makes you hope to find a love like that one day. Thank you Ella score again for letting me read this book when I needed it the most. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a cute romance but also to learn a lesson through it all! I will definitely be picking up more of her books to read in the near future!

[Mrs K.Bryant]

Fourth of July at Serendipity Springs is a Superb story and series about Elizabeth who is burnt out at work and going for two weeks rest. But on the way her car breaks down and Rocky comes to her rescue on a motorbike. Rocky used to be a CEO but changed his life after his Father died. But can Elizabeth trust Rocky after he lied to her when they first met?
There are many twists and turns throughout their friendship. But what will happen in the end?
I enjoyed reading this story very much and I highly recommend that you read book and series. I read the book at one sitting.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Bookmarked Chaos]

I adored this small town romance. It was cute from the very beginning. I think the main characters were perfect for each other and I loved that it was the woman who was in the big corporate job and not the main male character. That is not something you read everyday and I think it brought the book to life. From the reason they were both in that little town at the same time, till when they chose to be on purpose. Each page pulled at my heart and I fell in love with the characters and the small town.

[Jeenal]

Elizabeth is a workaholic who is voluntold by her boss to go take some time off to relax. Rocky, former CEO turned mechanic, tries to pull a “fast one” on Elizabeth when her car needs fixing. Both characters start off as acquaintances which slowly develops into friendship and then love. Rocky does come clean and is honest when Elizabeth asks him about keeping her in town for a few days versus fixing her car and letting her go. Both characters come clean and start fresh.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debdutch]

“Fourth of July at Serendipity Springs” by Ella Score is a heartwarming addition to the Serendipity Springs Sweet Holiday Romance series that can also be enjoyed as a standalone. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.

Elizabeth and Rocky are complex, likeable characters whose easy friendship, witty banter, and growing romance make them absolutely perfect together.
With a car breakdown, shared cabin, small-town charm, secrets, and plenty of fireworks, the story is engaging, well-paced, and sweet.
This is a fun, feel-good summer romance.

[Chelsea]

Elizabeth & Rocky's story felt so natural and meant to be. Despite it being an instant love type of situation on Rocky's part their chemistry was real.

I wish we could see into their future and get more of their story. I was sad when it ended!

The author writes a good story that gets you invested in the characters.

If you are someone who enjoys light and clean romance reads then you will enjoy Fourth of July at Serendipity Springs.

[Steve Canada]

📖❤️ Fourth of July at Serendipity Springs ❤️📖
Small town, Forced Proximity
Lawyer Elizabeth meets ex-CEO/fixer Rocky due to a broken down car, and the adventure takes off from there. If you have never visited Serendipity Springs before, head there now, you can’t help falling in love with the place!!

[Barbara Tobey]

This was my first trip to Serendipity Springs. What a lovely place to visit. Many interesting characters. This was a sweet, quick romance. Nice descriptions of the location, fireworks, fireflies, etc. I am sure I would enjoy reading other books by Ella Score. Thanks to the author for providing a copy. My review is voluntary.

[DEBBIE GG]

A workaholic is told to take a vacation. A guy with a motorcycle wants to ride the trails. They each book a cabin in this small homey cozy little town. And then all the trouble begins. She is broke down and he helps her get to town.

They are easy together they talk and have the same ideas but one lies and the other leaves. I enjoyed this book very much

[Marianne]

Lovely small town romance! Adorable, emotional, and easy-to-read..

[T.Albada]

A nice story.
Slow burn love

[LizJ.]

Fourth of July at Serendipity Springs Book 8 of Serendipity Springs Sweet Holiday Romance by Ella Score a heartwarming story with Elizabeth a burnt-out lawyer and Rocky a former CEO turned mechanic is a wonderful strangers to lovers romance. I am loving this series it is so well written by a master storyteller Ms. Score and I can't get enough of these books! I also want this town and community to be real; I want to live there now!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Becky]

I read this book as an ARC.

Elizabeth is a lawyer who needs a break from her job. As she’s on her way her car breaks down. Rocky who’s been where she is a few years ago. Stops and doesn’t tell her the truth and gives her ride to Serendipity Springs on his motorcycle. They both have learned from each other that a simple life is much better than the one they both have lived in the past.