Havenwood Creek Series by Sadie Ashton

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... moreShe 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. less

The fragile peace they built is about to face a corporate storm.Just as Havenwood Creek basks in the afterglow of Juniper Bloom's successful festival, and the steamy connection between her and resident grump Rhys Calder tentatively sparks to life, a shadow falls over the small town. The ominous letter Rhys received wasn't junk mail; it was the opening salvo from Apex Developments, a ruthless corporation with designs on their historic square... moreThe fragile peace they built is about to face a corporate storm.Just as Havenwood Creek basks in the afterglow of Juniper Bloom's successful festival, and the steamy connection between her and resident grump Rhys Calder tentatively sparks to life, a shadow falls over the small town. The ominous letter Rhys received wasn't junk mail; it was the opening salvo from Apex Developments, a ruthless corporation with designs on their historic square. Suddenly, Juniper's revitalization efforts look less like salvation and more like bait.Rhys's deepest fear is his family's legacy, tied to secrets buried deep in the town's foundations, is directly in the crosshairs. He wants to shield Havenwood Creek – and Juniper – by retreating behind his walls, but Apex's aggressive tactics force his hand. Juniper, committed to the town and increasingly to the man who tries to push her away, refuses to back down. Their fledgling relationship is tested as trust issues, Rhys's guarded past, and the mounting pressure threaten to tear them apart.He tried to hide his secrets; she started digging for the town's salvation.Unraveling the town's history might hold the key to fighting Apex, but it also risks exposing wounds Rhys desperately wants to keep hidden. Can they learn to fight together, merging his deep roots with her strategic sunshine? Or will the echoes of the past and the embers of their unresolved passion ignite an inferno that consumes their relationship and Havenwood Creek's future? The battle for the heart of the town—and their hearts—has just begun. less

The fight wasn't over. It was just beginning.Apex Developments may have retreated, but Markham Sterling's parting threat hangs heavy over Havenwood Creek. Just as Rhys Calder and Juniper Bloom begin to build a real future together, finally trusting the steamy, deep connection forged in crisis, Apex returns with a vengeance. This time, their attack is personal, sophisticated, and aimed at the very heartwood of the small town – and Rhys's oldest secret... moreThe fight wasn't over. It was just beginning.Apex Developments may have retreated, but Markham Sterling's parting threat hangs heavy over Havenwood Creek. Just as Rhys Calder and Juniper Bloom begin to build a real future together, finally trusting the steamy, deep connection forged in crisis, Apex returns with a vengeance. This time, their attack is personal, sophisticated, and aimed at the very heartwood of the small town – and Rhys's oldest secret.Armed with new legal ammunition and exploiting the last vestiges of Rhys’s family burden, Apex launches an all-out assault, threatening not just Calder's Hardware, but the entire historic square with demolition. The grumpy fortress Rhys once hid behind is gone, replaced by a fierce determination to protect his home and the woman he loves. Juniper, now deeply rooted in Havenwood Creek, must marshal all her strategic brilliance and rally a town pushed to its breaking point.He guarded his heart like a vault; now he’d burn down the world to protect hers.To win, Rhys must fully confront the legacy of his ancestors, making a choice that could redefine his family's name forever. Juniper must risk her professional future and face down the shadows of her own past, proving her commitment is unbreakable. It's a final, desperate love against greed, community against corporation, sunshine and sawdust against the wrecking ball. Can their love story survive the ultimate battle, or will Havenwood Creek become just a memory? The final explosion is coming – will it be their beautiful beginning, or the end of everything? less