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Sweethaven Circle #3.5
A Sweethaven Romance
Eleanor Waverly is practically Sweethaven royalty, but her comfortable, cushy world is turned upside-down when she discovers an old map hidden in the bottom of a 125-year-old time capsule. Her only hope of uncovering the truth lies with local firefighter (and long-time Waverly rival) Jason Holloway. With his piercing eyes and troubled past, it's clear from the start it's not only her way of life that's on the line, it's her heart. This novella originally appeared in the novella collection "Right Where We Belong".
Books by Courtney Walsh
Sweethaven Novels
A Sweethaven Summer
A Sweethaven Homecoming
A Sweethaven Christmas
A Sweethaven Novella
Harbor Pointe Novels
Just Look Up
Just Let Go
Just One Kiss
Just Like Home
Nantucket Love Stories
If for Any Reason
Is it Any Wonder
What Matters Most
A Match Made at Christmas (a novella)
Loves Park Novels
Change of Heart
Paper Hearts
Women's Fiction
Hometown Girl
Things Left Unsaid
A Cross-Country Christmas
Books by Courtney Walsh
Sweethaven Novels
A Sweethaven Summer
A Sweethaven Homecoming
A Sweethaven Christmas
A Sweethaven Novella
Harbor Pointe Novels
Just Look Up
Just Let Go
Just One Kiss
Just Like Home
Nantucket Love Stories
If for Any Reason
Is it Any Wonder
What Matters Most
A Match Made at Christmas (a novella)
Loves Park Novels
Change of Heart
Paper Hearts
Women's Fiction
Hometown Girl
Things Left Unsaid
A Cross-Country Christmas
136 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 13, 2017
About the author
Courtney Walsh
57 books7,094 followersCourtney Walsh is a novelist, theatre director, and playwright. She writes low spice romance and women's fiction while juggling the performing arts studio and youth theatre she owns and runs with her husband. Her debut, A Sweethaven Summer, hit the New York Times and USA Today e-book bestseller lists. She is also a Carol award winner and Christy award finalist.
A creative at heart, Courtney has also written two craft books and several full-length musicals. She lives in Illinois with her husband and three children and a sometimes naughty Bernedoodle named Luna.
Visit her online at www.courtneywalshwrites.com.
A creative at heart, Courtney has also written two craft books and several full-length musicals. She lives in Illinois with her husband and three children and a sometimes naughty Bernedoodle named Luna.
Visit her online at www.courtneywalshwrites.com.
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December 9, 2024
I absolutely LOVED this novella! One more glance in Sweethaven which was absolutely perfect! Eleanor and Jason were the perfect Romeo & Juliet story....but this time with such a perfect happy ending!
I loved it!
I loved it!
May 9, 2025
A fun twist on Romeo and Juliet (except - thank goodness! - everyone lives!)
The time capsule that has sat for 125 years has a secret that could change everything for the little town of Sweethaven, if only Eleanor can figure out the truth.
To do that, she has to ask Jason for help. And he's one of them - a dreaded Holloway.
The entire book, Eleanor strives to do the right thing, make everyone happy, and above all else, do not go against her father!
But what if she can't do it all?
What if the truth exposes secrets that could disrupt everything? What is the right thing to do?
And the feelings she and Jason start to feel ... Well, things are about to get complicated.
I enjoyed this book so much! And I think you will too.
The time capsule that has sat for 125 years has a secret that could change everything for the little town of Sweethaven, if only Eleanor can figure out the truth.
To do that, she has to ask Jason for help. And he's one of them - a dreaded Holloway.
The entire book, Eleanor strives to do the right thing, make everyone happy, and above all else, do not go against her father!
But what if she can't do it all?
What if the truth exposes secrets that could disrupt everything? What is the right thing to do?
And the feelings she and Jason start to feel ... Well, things are about to get complicated.
I enjoyed this book so much! And I think you will too.
April 27, 2023
What I read: A Sweethaven Romance by Courtney Walsh
Why I picked it up: I got this for signing up for her mailing list so I promptly read the previous ones in the series before diving into this novella.
How I read it: On Kindle
What it’s about: Eleanor is the new director for the historical society in Sweethaven. As a member of the founding family of the town, she’s been taking on extra pressure to make everything perfect for the time capsule unveiling and Founder’s Day celebration. Everything is going fine until she finds a map that showcases a different history than what has been believed for the past 125 years. Now she needs to dig deeper, but she needs to cooperate with Jason Holloway, a handsome member of the other family. Will she do the right thing and tell the truth or the easy thing and keep the status quo and please her father?
What I liked: Jason was just the best – I want to know him in real life.
What I disliked: I did not like the way her father thought he had the right to manipulate his 28 year old daughter. He treated her like a small child, and it was annoying.
Genre: Chaste love story, small town, revisiting history.
Rating & Recommendation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and definitely – there’s not a lot of connection to the others in the series, it was just a delightful trip back to this super sweet town.
Why I picked it up: I got this for signing up for her mailing list so I promptly read the previous ones in the series before diving into this novella.
How I read it: On Kindle
What it’s about: Eleanor is the new director for the historical society in Sweethaven. As a member of the founding family of the town, she’s been taking on extra pressure to make everything perfect for the time capsule unveiling and Founder’s Day celebration. Everything is going fine until she finds a map that showcases a different history than what has been believed for the past 125 years. Now she needs to dig deeper, but she needs to cooperate with Jason Holloway, a handsome member of the other family. Will she do the right thing and tell the truth or the easy thing and keep the status quo and please her father?
What I liked: Jason was just the best – I want to know him in real life.
What I disliked: I did not like the way her father thought he had the right to manipulate his 28 year old daughter. He treated her like a small child, and it was annoying.
Genre: Chaste love story, small town, revisiting history.
Rating & Recommendation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and definitely – there’s not a lot of connection to the others in the series, it was just a delightful trip back to this super sweet town.
February 27, 2025
This is a short, quick, backlist read for Courtney Walsh, and while you can tell it isn’t the same style of writing as her newer novels, you can still REALLY enjoy the storyline.
Eleanor Waverly has lived a life of privilege, Jason Holloway has had a caring grandmother (named Harley!) but his life is not the same. The Waverlys and Holloways have been battling in this small town since the founding of the town it seems.
On the 125 anniversary of the quaint little town, Eleanor, the town’s historian, exhumes a time capsule several decades old, and in it she finds some mysterious pieces of history. These items take her on an adventure with Jason to discover more of the Holloway family’s history, along with taking a look at her own wishes and history.
I liked the story and read it in one sitting- it's just another well-done Courtney Walsh novel!
Eleanor Waverly has lived a life of privilege, Jason Holloway has had a caring grandmother (named Harley!) but his life is not the same. The Waverlys and Holloways have been battling in this small town since the founding of the town it seems.
On the 125 anniversary of the quaint little town, Eleanor, the town’s historian, exhumes a time capsule several decades old, and in it she finds some mysterious pieces of history. These items take her on an adventure with Jason to discover more of the Holloway family’s history, along with taking a look at her own wishes and history.
I liked the story and read it in one sitting- it's just another well-done Courtney Walsh novel!
September 24, 2019
What a fantastic novella! This story has everything I'd hoped for! It's the first in the Sweethaven Series that I've read and I now cannot wait to meet the rest of the characters. In this story Eleanor is a always-do-right, conflict-avoiding, history-loving heroine. And I loved her! Probably because I can relate to her. I'm very much the same. Jason is a seriously attractive, I-dont-care-what-anyone-thinks-of-me, bad boy who's trying to grow up and make his grandma proud. As these two work together to discover the truth of how their little town began, they learn some wonderful things about each other. I really enjoyed this novella and cannot wait to read the rest of the Sweethaven Series!
November 21, 2019
Sweethaven!!!
So, I just finished this novella about Sweethaven. It tells the story of how this town came to be and the ones who founded it. They dug up a time capsule and it opens Eleanors eyes to a story that must be told. The twist and turns are interesting and a sweet love story developed.
I love this town and I love the people of this town. Courtney Walsh has done an amazing job and pulling me into her stories of Sweethaven. I can’t recommend them enough. If you haven’t read her series you don’t know what you are missing.
I hope there will be more to come from the people in this sweet town.
Read them!! You won’t be sorry.
So, I just finished this novella about Sweethaven. It tells the story of how this town came to be and the ones who founded it. They dug up a time capsule and it opens Eleanors eyes to a story that must be told. The twist and turns are interesting and a sweet love story developed.
I love this town and I love the people of this town. Courtney Walsh has done an amazing job and pulling me into her stories of Sweethaven. I can’t recommend them enough. If you haven’t read her series you don’t know what you are missing.
I hope there will be more to come from the people in this sweet town.
Read them!! You won’t be sorry.
March 27, 2021
I love mrs.Walsh' s books. I don't remember read one of her books that doesn't make me happy and hopeful. This one is a novelette and I was a little disappointed. The plot is soooo good. It is a great idea. But I thought the epilogue was flat. It was contradictory with the personality of the characters, specially Eleanor's father and mother. It irked me. If this was a whole novel, sure would be fantastic, as the others books.
September 26, 2019
I've to say I really enjoyed this novella. I actually found this author by accident. This story is of Eleanor, who finds a map of the town she lives in , in a time capsule. With the help of Jason , they set out to find the truth about who actually founded their town. The thing is there has always been bad blood between their families. Can Eleanor and Jason work together to find out if there is something that has been hidden from the whole town.
January 4, 2021
I've had this novella a while, and put off reading it because I haven't read the other Sweethaven books. I finally just went ahead with it, and I found it works well as a stand alone. I'm generally not fond of novellas, but I thought the author did a great job with character development and plot, with such a limited length. Hope to read the rest of the series in the future.
September 18, 2023
The only thing that could possibly make Eleanor and Jason's story sweeter would be more kissing scenes! Lol. I love the integrity of both Eleanor and Jason. Their one, short shared moment from their time just after high school is sweet and tender, but strange since neither had said a word. I would ruin such a beautiful moment by talking a mile a minute.
August 23, 2018
I really enjoyed this novella. Not many of the people from the Circle trilogy were in this story, but this told the history of the town. I loved Elinor and Jason and their rocky relationship. I hope Ms Walsh will bless us with more Sweethaven stories.
April 8, 2019
Enjoyable read
This book is a feel good book. I fell in love with the characters and the story line. The Sweethaven books are great for anyone who wants a nice clean romance to read.
This book is a feel good book. I fell in love with the characters and the story line. The Sweethaven books are great for anyone who wants a nice clean romance to read.
September 24, 2019
And what a romance!
A sweet story - dark family history, betrayal, friendship, romance, forgiveness, and acceptance...this book will take you on quite the journey! A wonderful story!!
A sweet story - dark family history, betrayal, friendship, romance, forgiveness, and acceptance...this book will take you on quite the journey! A wonderful story!!
September 27, 2019
Sweet story
Sweethaven sounds like such a sweet town! I enjoyed this book ☺. Highly recommend.
I think it's get cool when you find out family history information, good or bad. This is a quick and good read.
Sweethaven sounds like such a sweet town! I enjoyed this book ☺. Highly recommend.
I think it's get cool when you find out family history information, good or bad. This is a quick and good read.
October 9, 2019
Sweet
A sweet romance between the two children of opposite families in town is tested to the max. Will honesty or pleasing your parents no matter the cost win? At the end of the day although very cliche this story was interesting.
A sweet romance between the two children of opposite families in town is tested to the max. Will honesty or pleasing your parents no matter the cost win? At the end of the day although very cliche this story was interesting.
October 9, 2019
Sweet and Weighty
A Sweethaven Romance is a wonderful novella exploring themes of truth and being brave enough to stand for the right, even when you’re quaking in your shoes. Great characters. I recommend this story.
A Sweethaven Romance is a wonderful novella exploring themes of truth and being brave enough to stand for the right, even when you’re quaking in your shoes. Great characters. I recommend this story.
November 8, 2019
Sweet story
The characters reminded me of some people I know. This is a story of doing the right thing even when it goes gains your parents. By doing so the whole family & the ones they were enemies with reconciled their differences. Kinda sorry the story ended.
The characters reminded me of some people I know. This is a story of doing the right thing even when it goes gains your parents. By doing so the whole family & the ones they were enemies with reconciled their differences. Kinda sorry the story ended.
April 7, 2020
This was such a sweet romance! This is my first book by Courtney Walsh and it won’t be my last. I fell in love with the town of Sweethaven. It gave me major Star Hollow vibes. I can’t wait to read the other three books in the series.
September 25, 2019
Sweet short story
A sweet short story about two conflicting families finding the truth and learning to stand up for what they believe in.
A sweet short story about two conflicting families finding the truth and learning to stand up for what they believe in.
October 17, 2019
Short and sweet!
What a sweet story. Love can redeem a lot. This story flowed so nicely while keeping you wondering exactly how things would play out. Great short!
What a sweet story. Love can redeem a lot. This story flowed so nicely while keeping you wondering exactly how things would play out. Great short!
November 19, 2019
Cute and fluffy romance, not a lot to say about it but I did enjoy it.
Moral Note: Can't recall anything bad
Moral Note: Can't recall anything bad
March 27, 2020
A perfect little lovely read. #stayathome
April 20, 2020
Solid, nice book. Clean. Wholesome. Aaaah.
June 23, 2020
This series was the first that I have read by Courtney Walsh. I fell in love with the town of Sweetheaven and the story of friendship, romance and family. A great read, well worth your time!
September 13, 2020
Loved this short story in sweethaven
March 21, 2023
2017, read as part of the novella collection "Right Where We Belong."
September 19, 2026
from feuding families, opposites attract, to secrets revealed we are brought back to Sweethaven and it was ooooh sooo good!
March 15, 2022
Short, but satisfying!
March 24, 2020
Reading words written by Courtney Walsh is a delightful experience every time!
Courtney Walsh has an amazing talent for making real characters and real situations shine in a positive and life-giving way. This novella was a sweet story that I got lost in and I loved every minute!
Courtney Walsh has an amazing talent for making real characters and real situations shine in a positive and life-giving way. This novella was a sweet story that I got lost in and I loved every minute!
April 23, 2020
Cute but it didn’t have much depth to it. A very light read.
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