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January Cove
Waiting For You: A January Cove Novella
Sometimes, small town love stories are the most complicated.
Cat Morgan has traveled from Whiskey Ridge to January Cove on a leap of faith.
Drew Milton has returned to his hometown against his better judgment.
When the two meet and sparks fly, can this dreamer and wounded Southern gentleman make it work?
This is a January Cove novella and is a part of the popular series. All books are clean romance and can be read in any order! If you love small town beach romance, this is the series for you! Click the buy button to start reading now.
Cat Morgan has traveled from Whiskey Ridge to January Cove on a leap of faith.
Drew Milton has returned to his hometown against his better judgment.
When the two meet and sparks fly, can this dreamer and wounded Southern gentleman make it work?
This is a January Cove novella and is a part of the popular series. All books are clean romance and can be read in any order! If you love small town beach romance, this is the series for you! Click the buy button to start reading now.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 26, 2016
About the author
Rachel Hanna
110 books3,302 followersRachel Hanna is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of clean Southern women's fiction. She has published over 54 books and sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide.
Her stories are set on the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia and in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Her heroines are often starting over in midlife, and they find new friends and sometimes new love along the way. The romance is just kisses. Readers say her books feel like coming home.
New readers usually start with The Beach House, book 1 of her South Carolina Sunsets series.
Rachel lives in North Georgia with her husband of almost 30 years and two spoiled rescue dogs. When she isn't writing, she's out in the garden or hunting for blue and white pottery in an antique shop.
Her stories are set on the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia and in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Her heroines are often starting over in midlife, and they find new friends and sometimes new love along the way. The romance is just kisses. Readers say her books feel like coming home.
New readers usually start with The Beach House, book 1 of her South Carolina Sunsets series.
Rachel lives in North Georgia with her husband of almost 30 years and two spoiled rescue dogs. When she isn't writing, she's out in the garden or hunting for blue and white pottery in an antique shop.
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September 1, 2025
At the end of the sunset cove series this was recommended. It was good, but I wish it was a series like the other books.
January 20, 2023
This was a short novella read, that blended two different towns written by Rachel Hanna. I enjoyed watching Cate and Drew fall in love with the help of Drew's family. And the lengths that Drew went to keep out of his ex's way.
If you want a quick wonderful read, then this is a book you will enjoy. It had lots of amusing moments that will make you chuckle and a lot of sighing when these two young people get together.
If you want a quick wonderful read, then this is a book you will enjoy. It had lots of amusing moments that will make you chuckle and a lot of sighing when these two young people get together.
December 20, 2021
I enjoyed the story about Cat and Drew. I'm a little confused, though. I haven't read any other books in this series so maybe there's an explanation in another book. The blurb here on Goodreads talks about Robbie Brooks, not Drew Milton, but the name Robbie isn't mentioned anywhere in the story. The only reference that comes close is when Cat notices the initials RB on one of Drew's paintings. Back to Cat and Drew. They started out at odds with each other because Drew was bound and determined to make her hate him. She confronts him. They slowly get to know each other, and feelings develop. But he'll be leaving soon to return to his life in New York City and her job as his father's physical therapist will be ending soon so there's no way they could have a relationship. Or is there?
March 12, 2026
2.5⭐️
Nothing wrong with this book, but it’s obviously just a novella, which leaves me wanting more and lots of building pieces missing. Fall in love too quick and make up too quick. I would have enjoyed more as a full book :)
Nothing wrong with this book, but it’s obviously just a novella, which leaves me wanting more and lots of building pieces missing. Fall in love too quick and make up too quick. I would have enjoyed more as a full book :)
November 9, 2022
Short sweet and perfect for a relaxing ending to a hectic day.
August 1, 2024
Cheesy and predictable, but also a super easy read and fast paced (which I like). A feel-good love story.
August 3, 2024
Very sweet.
March 12, 2016
A cute quick read. Didn't have to Hope Falls feeling I love so much!!
June 10, 2022
2.5 stars. I won't continue this series.
September 12, 2018
Drew Milton left his home of January Cove after college graduation as his high school and college sweetheart, Kate, had cheated on him and married another man and lived in town. Now a few years later, his father fell off a ladder and his mother needs his help. Sh can’t take care of his father and run their ice cream store. He comes home to help. The family ends up hiring Cat Morgan from Whiskey Cove as his father’s physical therapist. She is beautiful, but Drew is stand offish at first. This was a sweet love story with a few misunderstandings and a lot of love. I enjoyed the book and encourage you to read it, I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book.
November 5, 2018
Drew & Cat are drawn together despite their differences. Drew has been hurt in the past and is afraid to put himself on the line again. Cat is new in town & hoping to make January Cove home. Drew is determined to head back to New York. Can they find away to get together?
This was another sweet January Cove romance. It can be read as a stand alone since it is self-contained. I enjoyed the peek into the other January Cove inhabitants lives. The town has become as warm & comfortable as my home town & each insight is a joy. I love Uncle Joe!! His wit adds to the story for the brief time he’s a part of it & the interactions between him & Drew’s Dad are hilarious.
This was another sweet January Cove romance. It can be read as a stand alone since it is self-contained. I enjoyed the peek into the other January Cove inhabitants lives. The town has become as warm & comfortable as my home town & each insight is a joy. I love Uncle Joe!! His wit adds to the story for the brief time he’s a part of it & the interactions between him & Drew’s Dad are hilarious.
November 25, 2023
Cute book. Closed door. No spice, but a decent plot. This was a novella.
Drew left home after a heartbreak.
While living in NYC, he hasn't returned home in years despite what his mother wants. His cheating ex is there with her family.
When his father takes a fall, Drew is forced to come home and help with dad and the business.
Cat is looking for a job. New in town, she meets Uncle Joe. Uncle Joe calls her for an interview with his brother's family.
Drew, Clark, his dad, and Susan, his mom, are looking for someone for Clark. A good physical therapist .
When Drew and Cat meet is must at first sight.
Things developed, the past meets the present, and the rest is history.
Drew left home after a heartbreak.
While living in NYC, he hasn't returned home in years despite what his mother wants. His cheating ex is there with her family.
When his father takes a fall, Drew is forced to come home and help with dad and the business.
Cat is looking for a job. New in town, she meets Uncle Joe. Uncle Joe calls her for an interview with his brother's family.
Drew, Clark, his dad, and Susan, his mom, are looking for someone for Clark. A good physical therapist .
When Drew and Cat meet is must at first sight.
Things developed, the past meets the present, and the rest is history.
September 7, 2018
A Sweet Visit
Cat wanted something that challenged her knowledge, her ability to help people with I juries heLp. In her home town, there were not many opportunities cities for her to grow. Hence she came to Hope Falls where she accidentally fell into a job right awAy. However, there was more in store than what she was looking for. Read Hope Falls: Waiting For You by Rachel Hanna to find out more.
Cat wanted something that challenged her knowledge, her ability to help people with I juries heLp. In her home town, there were not many opportunities cities for her to grow. Hence she came to Hope Falls where she accidentally fell into a job right awAy. However, there was more in store than what she was looking for. Read Hope Falls: Waiting For You by Rachel Hanna to find out more.
January 2, 2023
This was an entertaining book. Good story, Cat comes to January Cove looking for a job as a physical therapist. Clark, an alderly man, had a recent fall from a ladder and neecs an in home therapist. Drew, Clarks son is home fron New York to help his mom and dad. You can imahine the rest. It's a fun story and the characters are wonderful.
February 16, 2023
Ah, romance at it's best always when reading Rachel Hanna's books, and Waiting For You is well worth reading! When Cat and Drew meet and the effect each has on the other makes their story very entertaining. Love reading this prequel to the January Cove series. Love all the characters, except one ex-girlfriend, portrayed in this storyline and looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
August 2, 2024
This is the second work I’ve read written by Rachel Hanna.
These are the perfect stories if you want a short escape from your day!
I love happy endings and I had time to read this novella whereas I didn’t have time to get involved in a long book.
I will definitely be checking out more of her work
These are the perfect stories if you want a short escape from your day!
I love happy endings and I had time to read this novella whereas I didn’t have time to get involved in a long book.
I will definitely be checking out more of her work
August 10, 2024
Short, easy read. A great distraction after a heavy book I had just finished. Sometimes a nice plot, an easy “beach read” is just the palate cleanser needed between those books that require such mental effort. I’m already looking to see which of her other books might be available when I next need some “me” time.
November 29, 2024
This short love story was enjoyable, but I couldn’t help wishing it had been developed into a longer novel. The characters and plot had great potential, but the pacing felt a bit rushed, leaving me wanting more depth and detail. A good read overall, but it could have been even better with more time to fully explore the story.
September 10, 2018
Cat and Drew meet and sparks fly but..... Sometimes we think the grass was greener. Loved Cat. Drew's mom and dad were great. A really sweet romance with an ex up to no good and a misunderstanding that might stand in the way of their love. Great title and says it all.
January 2, 2021
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This was my first novella by Rachel Hanna.
Very sweet read. Loved the characters especially Drew. A short story about young love in January Cove. I will read another book in the series.
This was my first novella by Rachel Hanna.
Very sweet read. Loved the characters especially Drew. A short story about young love in January Cove. I will read another book in the series.
June 7, 2021
He waited, but she did not
A lot of Godwinks. She loved yoga and physical therapy. He loved his job in New York. She was hired, but he objected. Seeing the real her made her real. Seeing him made her hear leap. Untimely she saw him with another woman
A lot of Godwinks. She loved yoga and physical therapy. He loved his job in New York. She was hired, but he objected. Seeing the real her made her real. Seeing him made her hear leap. Untimely she saw him with another woman
June 13, 2022
Life changing event
Drew was hurt badly by his ex girlfriend and wouldn't go home, then his dad fell and needed help so he went home to help,in the mean time Cat ended A job so dad hires Cat and they end up hooked on each other. Read to find out what happens.
Drew was hurt badly by his ex girlfriend and wouldn't go home, then his dad fell and needed help so he went home to help,in the mean time Cat ended A job so dad hires Cat and they end up hooked on each other. Read to find out what happens.
June 18, 2022
Drew returns to January Cove after many years away. He's haunted by memories of his childhood sweetheart Kate, who still lives there. Cat arrives in town and lands a job working for Drew's father. Sparks fly between the unlikely couple, then the past intrudes on their happiness.
May 16, 2024
Now I will have to look into the Whiskey Ridge series -- I absolutely love Rachel Hanna's writing style -- you can't help but fall in love with the characters and 'see' the beauty of the scenery in each locale.
September 9, 2018
An entertaining love story about a young woman wanting a change in her life and the man she falls in love with. Very entertaining.
September 15, 2018
Rachel Hannah
Her books never disappoint me. I love this book. Actually hated that it ended. I am looking forward to whatever she writes next
Her books never disappoint me. I love this book. Actually hated that it ended. I am looking forward to whatever she writes next
January 21, 2021
64 pages. A light read.
March 30, 2021
Cat and Drew
This was a good story, but I don’t know that I’d call it too clean...lots of innuendos and whatnot.
Also, the ending was very abrupt.
This was a good story, but I don’t know that I’d call it too clean...lots of innuendos and whatnot.
Also, the ending was very abrupt.
May 6, 2021
I enjoyed this first taste of January Cove. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.
June 13, 2021
Swoon worthy
Such a great quick read that kept you on your toes waiting for Cat and Drew to finally get together.
Such a great quick read that kept you on your toes waiting for Cat and Drew to finally get together.
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