"They'll find hope after tragedy in this smalltown romance."

By: Sharon Sala

Genres: Romance Contemporary | Women's Fiction Contemporary

Posted: February 6, 2023

Katie McGrath has gone through every teacher’s nightmare, a school shooting. She almost died and is considered a hero for saving her students. Katie decides that a change is what she needs to move on. Sam Youngblood is a local sheriff. A widower with twin daughters, he’s curious about his new neighbor. Sam’s life is busy and dangerous. As these two neighbors get to know each other and their attraction grows, they’ll find The Next Best Day is in their near future.

Sharon Sala’s THE NEXT BEST DAY is a stand-alone story of teacher Katie McGrath whose worst nightmare comes true: a school shooting that almost takes her life but makes her a hero for saving her class. Needing a change Katie heads to teach in Borden’s Gap, Tennessee hoping the new scenery and different environment will help with her PTSD. Widowed sheriff Sam Youngblood's life is extremely busy, especially with his twin girls. He’s not looking for a romantic relationship and is content with his life. Sam’s neighbor may change his plans. As these two characters get to know each other as neighbors and possibly more, connections are made and fears may be left behind.

Sharon Sala’s THE NEXT BEST DAY is a small-town story that deals with fear, attraction, and a little humor in Sala's unique style, telling a heartfelt and gripping story of what might happen to a teacher after a school shooting and her determination to overcome the trauma and move on with her life by changing location and hopefully finding a way to live her life to the fullest. This reader enjoyed THE NEXT BEST DAY and thinks it’s a wonderful read.

Book Summary

After two back-to-back life-changing events, first grade teacher Katie McGrath left Albuquerque for a fresh start in Borden's Gap, Tennessee. She is finally back in the classroom where she belongs, but it will take a little while for her to heal and feel truly like herself. She'll need to dig deep to find the courage it takes to try again—in life and in love—but with some help from her neighbor Sam Youngblood and his adorable daughters who bring her out of her shell, her future is looking brighter than she dared imagine.

The Next Best Day by Sharon Sala

The Next Best Day

by: Sharon Sala

Sourcebooks Casablanca
November 1, 2022
On Sale: November 8, 2022
Featuring: Katie McGrath; Sam Youngblood
448 pages
ISBN: 1728249031
EAN: 9781728249032
Kindle: B09NQRC6BG
Mass Market Paperback / e-Book / audiobook

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