Returning to Swan Falls was never part of Phoebe McAllister’s plan.
After her parents' sudden death, she finds herself back in the town—and the house—she swore she’d never return to. Her only goal: pack up the past, sell the home, and save the fashion boutiques she’s worked so hard to build. But her estranged brother, Damien, has other ideas, dragging his feet and digging up memories Phoebe would rather forget.

Then there’s Adam Tate—Damien’s best friend and the boy who once held her heart. Now living across the street, Adam is a constant reminder of childhood summers, whispered secrets, and the betrayal that drove Phoebe away. Their connection is still there, quiet but undeniable, tangled in years of silence and everything left unsaid.

As Phoebe sorts through dusty boxes and old photographs, she’s forced to confront the ghosts of her family’s past—the grief they never faced, the forgiveness never offered, and the hidden fractures that need fixing. In a town where everyone remembers everything, can Phoebe make peace with who she was—and who she might become?

We Used to Climb Trees is a deeply moving story of lost love, broken families, and the courage it takes to come home. Haunting and hopeful in equal measure, it’s about the ties that break us—and the ones that just might heal us.

Is a heart wrapped in regret, a heart barely beating?

For fans of contemporary fiction with elements of romance and mystery, particularly if you appreciate narratives that balance emotional depth with moments of warmth and humour.

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