What is Here and Now by Corinne Michaels about?
Here and Now is a small-town contemporary romance about Miles, an Ember Falls high school principal and former Marine, and Penelope, a single mom who has recently moved to town with her young son. Their connection starts through a kids’ hockey clinic and grows into something deeper as Penelope tries to keep her past from catching up with her.
What genre is Here and Now?
Here and Now is an adult contemporary romance with small-town vibes, single-parent romance, and romantic suspense elements.
Is Here and Now part of a series?
Yes. Here and Now is part of Corinne Michaels’ Ember Falls series.
Can Here and Now be read as a standalone?
Yes. Here and Now focuses on Miles and Penelope’s story and works on its own, even though it is connected to the Ember Falls world.
Where is Here and Now set?
Here and Now is set in Ember Falls, Virginia, a small town where everyone knows everyone, and community ties matter.
Who are the main characters in Here and Now?
The main characters are Miles Anderson, a former Marine and high school principal, and Penelope, a single mother rebuilding her life with her son, Kai. Kai is a meaningful part of the story, not a background detail.
Is Here and Now told in dual POV?
Yes. The story is told from both Miles’s and Penelope’s perspectives.
What kind of romance tropes are in Here and Now?
Here and Now includes small-town romance, single mom romance, protective hero, forced proximity, and found-family warmth through the Ember Falls community.
Does Here and Now have romantic suspense or danger?
Yes. There is an ongoing threat tied to Penelope’s past, which adds a suspense thread alongside the romance and small-town life.
Is Here and Now a spicy romance?
Yes. Here and Now is an adult romance with explicit sexual content and on-page intimacy.
Is the hero in Here and Now in the military or a veteran?
Yes. Miles is a former U.S. Marine, and his service history is part of who he is on and off the page.
Does Here and Now involve hockey or sports romance elements?
It has strong hockey-adjacent elements. Miles coaches a kids’ hockey clinic, and hockey becomes one of the ways he bonds with Penelope’s son and the town.
Is there a single parent or single mom storyline in Here and Now?
Yes. Penelope is a single mother, and the book treats parenting, safety, and stability as real priorities in the relationship.
What is the tone of Here and Now?
It blends emotional romance with small-town humor and community banter, while also taking darker past trauma and safety concerns seriously.
Is Here and Now more of a cozy small-town romance or a darker romance?
It is a small-town romance with a warm community and family connections, but it also has higher-intensity suspense tied to Penelope’s past.
Does Here and Now have a happy ending?
Yes. Here and Now delivers a romance HEA for Miles and Penelope.
Does Here and Now include a bonus chapter or extra scene?
Yes. It includes a bonus scene titled Bonus Scene.
What content guidance should I know before reading Here and Now?
Here and Now includes themes and on-page references to past abuse, threats and violence connected to criminal activity, and emotionally intense scenes involving fear and captivity. It is also an adult romance with explicit sexual content.
If I like small-town romance with a protective hero and a single mom, will I like Here and Now?
Yes. That is one of the clearest fits for Here and Now, especially if you like a hero who shows up for both the heroine and her child.
If I like romance with family and community dynamics, will I like Here and Now?
Yes. Ember Falls has a strong community feel, with siblings, friends, and town regulars who add humor, support, and momentum to the story.
What is Here and Now by Corinne Michaels about?
Here and Now is a small-town contemporary romance about Miles, an Ember Falls high school principal and former Marine, and Penelope, a single mom who has recently moved to town with her young son. Their connection starts through a kids’ hockey clinic and grows into something deeper as Penelope tries to keep her past from catching up with her.
What genre is Here and Now?
Here and Now is an adult contemporary romance with small-town vibes, single-parent romance, and romantic suspense elements.
Is Here and Now part of a series?
Yes. Here and Now is part of Corinne Michaels’ Ember Falls series.
Can Here and Now be read as a standalone?
Yes. Here and Now focuses on Miles and Penelope’s story and works on its own, even though it is connected to the Ember Falls world.
Where is Here and Now set?
Here and Now is set in Ember Falls, Virginia, a small town where everyone knows everyone, and community ties matter.
Who are the main characters in Here and Now?
The main characters are Miles Anderson, a former Marine and high school principal, and Penelope, a single mother rebuilding her life with her son, Kai. Kai is a meaningful part of the story, not a background detail.
Is Here and Now told in dual POV?
Yes. The story is told from both Miles’s and Penelope’s perspectives.
What kind of romance tropes are in Here and Now?
Here and Now includes small-town romance, single mom romance, protective hero, forced proximity, and found-family warmth through the Ember Falls community.
Does Here and Now have romantic suspense or danger?
Yes. There is an ongoing threat tied to Penelope’s past, which adds a suspense thread alongside the romance and small-town life.
Is Here and Now a spicy romance?
Yes. Here and Now is an adult romance with explicit sexual content and on-page intimacy.
Is the hero in Here and Now in the military or a veteran?
Yes. Miles is a former U.S. Marine, and his service history is part of who he is on and off the page.
Does Here and Now involve hockey or sports romance elements?
It has strong hockey-adjacent elements. Miles coaches a kids’ hockey clinic, and hockey becomes one of the ways he bonds with Penelope’s son and the town.
Is there a single parent or single mom storyline in Here and Now?
Yes. Penelope is a single mother, and the book treats parenting, safety, and stability as real priorities in the relationship.
What is the tone of Here and Now?
It blends emotional romance with small-town humor and community banter, while also taking darker past trauma and safety concerns seriously.
Is Here and Now more of a cozy small-town romance or a darker romance?
It is a small-town romance with a warm community and family connections, but it also has higher-intensity suspense tied to Penelope’s past.
Does Here and Now have a happy ending?
Yes. Here and Now delivers a romance HEA for Miles and Penelope.
Does Here and Now include a bonus chapter or extra scene?
Yes. It includes a bonus scene titled Bonus Scene.
What content guidance should I know before reading Here and Now?
Here and Now includes themes and on-page references to past abuse, threats and violence connected to criminal activity, and emotionally intense scenes involving fear and captivity. It is also an adult romance with explicit sexual content.
If I like small-town romance with a protective hero and a single mom, will I like Here and Now?
Yes. That is one of the clearest fits for Here and Now, especially if you like a hero who shows up for both the heroine and her child.
If I like romance with family and community dynamics, will I like Here and Now?
Yes. Ember Falls has a strong community feel, with siblings, friends, and town regulars who add humor, support, and momentum to the story.
