Sometimes You Stay: A Red Door Inn Romance

By Liz Johnson and Liz Johnson

Book Overview

He was never going to leave the island, and she wasn't going to stay. But if she walked away, she would always wonder . . .

For digital content creator Cretia Martin, home is wherever her carry-on suitcase lands. And it's constantly landing in new places as she travels the world. She's never been interested in settling in one spot--after all, houses are just places that collect junk and tie you down. But when she literally bumps into local dog breeder Finn Chaffey on Prince Edward Island and all the tools of her trade end up in the harbor, she can't exactly leave until she gets things sorted out.

Finn is horrified by the part he played in the accident and offers to help, arranging for Cretia to stay with a friend at the beautiful Red Door Inn. The longer Cretia is forced to remain in one place, the more she discovers what she's been missing with life on the road--and the more she wants to see Finn and his business succeed. But helping him means staying put, the one thing she always swore she wouldn't do, and risking the only thing she's never put on the line--her heart.

Acclaim for Liz Johnson

"Liz Johnson has crafted a hopeful romance that expertly deals with love, loss, and the power of forgiveness."--Courtney Walsh, New York Times bestselling author, on Beyond the Tides

"Once again Liz Johnson enchants us with life on Prince Edward Island."--Rachel Hauck, New York Times bestselling author, on Beyond the Tides

Vacation to a small town on Prince Edward Island, Canada, in this clean contemporary romance that ties together content creator and dog breeder characters with themes of forced proximity, he falls first, and family business.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800744896
• ISBN13: 9780800744892
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

fun contemporary romance on Prince Edward Island

"The heart of love is always sacrifice." I really enjoyed coming back to Prince Edward Island. The beauty of the island is always stunning, no matter how many times I visit through the author's books set on the island. One day, I will go experience it in-person. It was a pleasure to reconnect with Marie and Seth, as well as Natalie and Justin. Finn and Cretia were a fun couple. Finn was an amazing hero with his tender, compassionate heart and deep sense of loyalty. Cretia had spunk, grit, and creativity in spades as well as a bruised heart that needed some tending. These two were perfect for each other as they cared for Finn's dogs and rescue animals. They both matured throughout the book to be able to shed their fears and reach for their dreams. Though Finn and Cretia were lovable, they felt a bit one-dimensional and not as fully fleshed out as the author's previous Prince Edward Island characters. Still, fans of contemporary romance will enjoy getting to know Finn and Cretia on this beautiful island. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell via Interviews and Reviews and NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.