Sawdust & Second Chances

Sawdust & Second ChancesShe likes order.
He lives in chaos.
Neither planned on rebuilding their hearts.

Xena has her life carefully planned—quiet routines, clear goals, and absolutely no room for surprises. So when circumstances force her back into the orbit of Ian, a flirty, well-meaning carpenter whose life seems held together by sawdust and optimism, the last thing she wants is trouble… or feelings.

Ian has always been good with his hands and terrible with long-term plans. He fixes buildings for a living, but relationships? That’s another matter. When Xena re-enters his world, he’s determined to prove he’s more than a charming mess—even if every attempt to impress her creates a little chaos.

Thrown together by small-town life, unexpected mishaps, and one very leaky situation, Xena and Ian discover that second chances don’t come with blueprints. They’re built slowly—through patience, laughter, and learning to trust what matters most.

Sawdust & Second Chances is a clean romantic comedy about opposites attracting, growing up without losing your joy, and finding love where you least expect it.

Perfect for readers who

Clean romantic comedySmall-town romanceGrumpy/sunshine dynamicsSlow-burn love storiesSweet banter and heartfelt happily-ever-aftersIf you’re looking for a feel-good romance filled with humor, heart, and hope, Sawdust & Second Chances is the perfect escape.