Sawdust & Starlight: He Built Walls, She Brought a Sledgehammer (Havenwood Creek #1)

She stormed into his perfectly predictable life like sunshine armed with a wrecking ball.

Juniper Bloom crashes into Havenwood Creek with a vibrant breathe life back into its small-town charm. But her ambitious plans slam headfirst into Rhys Calder, the grumpy owner of the town's relic hardware store. He's a fortress of cynicism and routine, viewing her optimism as a direct threat to his quiet existence. She sees him as a challenge wrapped in flannel and enough forbidden heat to melt his icy exterior.

Forced into collaboration by well-meaning (and meddling) townsfolk on a revitalization project neither can afford to fail, their friction ignites an unwelcome, steamy current. Every argument crackles with unspoken desire, every accidental touch sends shockwaves. He's sawdust and shadows; she's starlight and vibrant hues. The town watches, wondering if her light can penetrate his carefully constructed defenses.

He thought she was just disrupting his peace—he didn’t realize she was about to dismantle his heart.

But as sparks fly, old town secrets begin to surface, hinting at vulnerabilities Rhys guards fiercely. Can Juniper's relentless sunshine break through his hardened shell without getting burned? Or will their explosive chemistry destroy the very project meant to save Havenwood Creek? Their collision is inevitable, but will it build a love story or leave only wreckage? Find out if opposites don't just attract—they combust.