title: Open at Sunrise
author: Perrine, S.L.
description: Samantha Gleeson was twenty-two when she married Carl Townsend. At the time, she believes that she has found the perfect man, with Carl having been a close friend of hers since she was a teenager; for her, their friendship serves as a solid foundation for their marriage. Five years later, Sam realizes that she and Carl would have been better off if they just remained friends. After the divorce, Sam struggles to rebuild her life and start something new on her own. This is when Joe Howard comes knocking at her door and helps her unfold a new chapter in her life. With Joe by her side and a new business to open soon, Sam knows that she has moved on from her past relationship's bitter ending. She is now ready to fall in love again and Joe is more than willing to give her the love and the life she deserves.