A small-town carpenter with a guarded heart. A determined innkeeper fighting for her future. And a love story neither of them saw coming.EvelynSaving my grandmother’s inn was never going to be easy. The gardens are overgrown, the roof leaks, and the gazebo—the heart of Cupid’s Rest Inn—is one strong breeze away from collapse. Hiring local carpenter Dean Fletcher was supposed to be a business decision. Nothing more... moreA small-town carpenter with a guarded heart. A determined innkeeper fighting for her future. And a love story neither of them saw coming.EvelynSaving my grandmother’s inn was never going to be easy. The gardens are overgrown, the roof leaks, and the gazebo—the heart of Cupid’s Rest Inn—is one strong breeze away from collapse. Hiring local carpenter Dean Fletcher was supposed to be a business decision. Nothing more. But the way he looks at me, the way his steady hands bring this place back to life… I think maybe he’s restoring more than just the inn. Maybe he’s restoring me, too.DeanFix the gazebo. Get paid. Move on. That was the plan. But then Evelyn Marlowe swept into my life, all fierce determination and impossible dreams, and now I can’t walk away. She’s everything I didn’t know I needed, but women like her don’t stay with men like me. And when I start to think she’s planning her exit, I do the one thing I promised myself I wouldn’t—push her away first. The closer we get to finishing the gazebo, the closer I get to losing her. But maybe… just maybe, this time, I’m done building things for other people. Maybe it’s time to fight for something of my own.Dear Readers,Welcome back to Valentine Ridge, where love stories unfold in the most unexpected places. In this seventh instalment of Fourteen Days of Love, we’re taking you to Cupid’s Rest Inn, where one determined innkeeper is fighting for her future… and one small-town carpenter is about to realize that sometimes, the best things in life are worth building together.Each book in this series is a short romance read, perfect for when you want a one-hour escape packed with irresistible chemistry, small-town charm, and heartwarming happily-ever-afters. Whether you love slow-burn longing, undeniable attraction, or swoon-worthy emotional payoffs, there's a love story here for you.So, settle in, get cozy, and step into Cupid’s Rest Inn—because in Valentine Ridge, love has a way of finding you when you least expect it.XOXO,Ellie & Fleur less
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