The Promise We Didn't Plan: The People of Cedar Ridge, Book 1 - Softcover

Kann, Diane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1971356484 ISBN 13: 9781971356488

Publisher: Kannceptual Creations LLC, 2026

Synopsis

Sometimes the promises that change us most are the ones we never meant to make.

When Claire Whitman returns to Cedar Ridge to help care for her aging aunt, she expects familiarity—not upheaval. Her life beyond the town has been carefully constructed, and she intends to return to it as soon as her responsibility is done. But Cedar Ridge has a way of reminding people who they used to be—and who they still might become.

Daniel Mercer has always believed in staying. Staying for family. Staying for community. Staying even when it costs him something. He never planned on falling for someone who sees Cedar Ridge as temporary—but Claire’s presence awakens feelings he thought he’d long outgrown.

As friendship turns into something more, both Claire and Daniel must decide whether love is worth rewriting their plans. The Promise We Didn’t Plan is a gentle, heartfelt beginning to The People of Cedar Ridge series—a story of unexpected connection, quiet devotion, and the kind of love that grows slowly but deeply.

About this title

About the Author

Diane Kann writes sweet romance stories that celebrate love, second chances, and the quiet moments that change everything. Her stories focus on emotional connection, gentle healing, and relationships built on trust, hope, and heart.When she's not writing, Diane enjoys spending time in nature with her family and dogs, finding inspiration in peaceful landscapes and everyday moments, and dreaming up tender stories rooted in compassion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kannceptual Creations LLC
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1971356484
• ISBN 13: 9781971356488
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 334