ASHA ROSE
ROMANCE AUTHOR
Where Olive Trees Grow
A breathtaking second-chance romance set beneath the olive trees of Evervale.
The olive trees of Evervale have seen it all—first love, quiet longing, and the night everything fell apart.
In the tight-knit small town of Evervale, Cadie’s world has always revolved around her twin brother, Alex, and his best friend, Tommy. Tommy is the boy next door. Her constant. The one whose laughter lingers and whose stolen glances spark feelings she’s never been brave enough to name.
As their final year of high school unfolds, Cadie balances on the edge of something more. Their friendship hums with unspoken want—until a devastating tragedy shatters everything. Overwhelmed by grief and guilt, Cadie runs, leaving behind the town she loves… and the boy she never stopped loving.
Four years later, Cadie returns home. Evervale feels smaller, quieter—but Tommy is still there, all the feelings they buried simmering just beneath the surface. Old sparks reignite, but time has changed them both, and the weight of what was lost still stands between them.
Can Cadie face the pain she’s been carrying and risk her heart again?
Or will fear and missed chances keep her and Tommy forever out of reach?
Where Olive Trees Grow is a heart-wrenching, emotional small-town romance about first love, devastating loss, and the hope that sometimes waits patiently for us to come home.
Tropes you’ll find inside:
❤︎ Friends to lovers. ❤︎ Brother’s best friend. ❤︎ Second-chance romance
❤︎ Small-town romance. ❤︎ Right person, wrong time
❤︎ Emotional, slow-burn love story
Setting:
Evervale — a close-knit small town beneath olive trees, filled with childhood memories and unfinished love
What’s at stake:
Healing after loss, confronting buried grief, and risking everything for a love that never truly faded
Perfect for readers who love:
Emotional, character-driven romance that lingers long after the final page
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Reviews
A Breathtaking Second Chance Romance
Where the Olive Trees Grow is a sweet small town romance about first loves and second chances. Cadie and Tommy's relationship challenged each other through different phases of their lives from childhood to adolescence and then finally adulthood. I was rooting for them from the beginning, screaming at both of them from time and time, and tearing up at the end.
For a debut contemporary romance, Asha Rose delivers like a seasoned veteran. The mix of humor and seriousness was refreshing. Each character, even the side characters, had real heart to them. I so look forward to future works and will be rereading just to spend some time in Evervale with my new friends.
✰✰✰✰✰ - Allison Blanchard