Springtime in Carolina

The Carolina Girls #2.5

by Michelle Major

Love gets one last chance to bloom in Magnolia!

Josie Trumbull has rebuilt her life after her ballet dreams were crushed by a career-ending injury. Now she teaches dance in Magnolia and has mostly made peace with her life and future. Until her best friend, and proprietor of the bookstore next door, Stuart Madison, takes her completely by surprise.

Stuart Madison has had a crush on Josie for years. He knows now it won’t go anywhere and it’s probably time for him to move on, even if a few Magnolia residents think he still has a shot. Will Josie realize that she can reach for what she wants before Stuart decides to stop waiting?

Genres: Romance, Chick Lit, Contemporary, Novella, Fiction

46 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2022

About the author

USA Today and Top 5 Amazon Bestselling author Michelle Major writes swoon-worthy stories full of heart, heat, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters. When she’s not dreaming up romance, you’ll find her hiking the trails (or avoiding housework) in her home state of Colorado.

Connect with her at www.michellemajor.com or come say hi on Instagram and Facebook.

Reviews

[Becky Tatar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short story of local ballet teacher Josie Trumbull, coming to grips with the fact that she wants more than friendship from the bookseller next door, Stuart Madison. But she's kept him in the friend zone so long, is it too late?

[Shari · Rating 4 out of 5]

The perfect read for a springtime afternoon. Josie and Stuart have been best friends forever but Stuart wants to take the next step n their relationship but afraid that Josie does not want the same. Will Josie realize this before it is to late though.

I love visiting the small town of Magnolia and this was no exception. Josie and Stuart are so cute together and will make the perfect couple. Now I can't wait to visit again soon.

[Kate Vale · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this novella, we get to know former professional ballet dancer Josie Trumbull, who is nervous about her mentor's impending visit to her dance studio. Her next-door neighbor, bookshop owner, Stuart Madison, is her best friend, and finally declares himself to her after ten years of quiet sighing. But Josie has never been a good judge of men and romance never has worked out for her. Should she acknowledge her feelings for him and risk their friendship, which means so much to her?

Perhaps her mentor can help her figure things out. (Let's hope!)

[Kea · Rating 5 out of 5]

SPRINGTIME IN CAROLINA, bonus novella in WEDDING SEASON by Michelle Major.

Who say you’re too old to find love? Josie Trumbull has known Stuart Madison for years, but lately Stuart has been distance. Can she overcome her fears and trust to love? SPRINTIME IN CAROLINA is a short but sweet and tender tale about two friends wanting more than just friendship.

[Marjorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Josie Trumbell or is it Trumbull like on back cover of the book is the dance teacher in Magnolia. Stuart Madison owns the nearby bookstore and they have been friends since Stuart moved to town.

Stuart has been in love with Josie from the start but Josie is afraid to love Stuart for fear of losing the friendship. How these two step forward is a sweet story you will love.

[Lis Sigona · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short novella by Michelle Major about small town Magnolia and the woman the owns and teaches dance and the bookstore owner. Love is a lost art of conversation when these two are afraid to show their true feelings until finally push comes to help them realize they better say something before it’s too late! A quick read but delightful and it could happen in real life.

[Kelly Carper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect Pocket Sized Romance

This novella was a great story, and the characters felt real. It was like a Hallmark special, only novella sized. If you’d like a feel good pick me up, take some time and read this story.

[Sara Oxton · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely short story, I was so happy that Josie finally got her happy ever after, its been a rough ride, she doubts herself, so you know that the struggle is real. The will they wont they will keep you hooked, this was a delightfully short read that sucked me straight in.

[HTP Books]

Small Town & Rural Fiction, Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
The Carolina Girls

[Linnie Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carolina Girls

I love this book. I love this series. I'm sitting
here crying happy years at the enjoy. Enjoy. And Happy Reading. Linnie

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Josie and Stuart finally get their HEA and it is exactly what they both needed. Though short, Major covers all the important points as these two town favorites find their way to something forever.

[Joy Bellotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shirt and sweet!! Very cute. I love the whole series.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delighted to once again meet some members of this little North Carolina coastal town. Such a treat to have this at the end of the audiobook for #3 in this series.

[Penny Lautzenheiser · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay.

[Ginger Mcclintick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a short story but was still really good.