SABLE HARBOR RENOVATIONS Series by Willa Sage

Noah Bell lives his life by a strict schematic: work hard, keep his head down, and protect his daughter, Lily, from a world that is often too loud for her to handle. As a single dad and an electrician, he knows how to fix broken circuits, but he has no idea how to fix the loneliness that has settled into his quiet life. Then came the meltdown in aisle four. When Lily gets overwhelmed at the grocery store, the town stares... moreNoah Bell lives his life by a strict schematic: work hard, keep his head down, and protect his daughter, Lily, from a world that is often too loud for her to handle. As a single dad and an electrician, he knows how to fix broken circuits, but he has no idea how to fix the loneliness that has settled into his quiet life. Then came the meltdown in aisle four. When Lily gets overwhelmed at the grocery store, the town stares. But Elena, a teacher who speaks "sensory overload" as a second language, doesn’t stare. She steps in. She calms the static. Elena has spent years being the responsible one, the fixer, the steady hand. She isn't looking for complications, and a protective single father with a custody battle looming is the definition of complicated. But Noah isn’t just looking for a babysitter; he’s looking at Elena like she’s the only light in the room. When his custody case turns ugly, Noah has to learn that the strongest way to protect his family is to let Elena into it. less

Rafe Torres trusts stone. It’s heavy, it’s honest, and it doesn't lie. Bureaucracy, on the other hand, is his nightmare. When a Preservation Officer slaps a stop-work order on his lighthouse restoration project, Rafe is ready for a fight. He expects a suit-wearing pencil pusher. He gets Clara. Clara isn’t there to ruin his work; she’s there to save the history he’s trying to bury under modern fixes. They are on opposite sides of the scaffold, clashing over every bolt and beam... moreRafe Torres trusts stone. It’s heavy, it’s honest, and it doesn't lie. Bureaucracy, on the other hand, is his nightmare. When a Preservation Officer slaps a stop-work order on his lighthouse restoration project, Rafe is ready for a fight. He expects a suit-wearing pencil pusher. He gets Clara. Clara isn’t there to ruin his work; she’s there to save the history he’s trying to bury under modern fixes. They are on opposite sides of the scaffold, clashing over every bolt and beam. But when the stop-work order turns out to be a trap set by a shadow developer, the tension shifts from professional to primal. Trapped by a sabotage plot that threatens to destroy the lighthouse, Rafe and Clara have to stop fighting each other and start fighting the threat. And Rafe realizes that the only thing stronger than the stone he lays is the woman standing beside him. less

Kenji Watanabe deals in roots, soil, and long-term growth. As a landscape architect, he knows that nothing survives without a strong foundation. But the foundation of Tide & Timber is cracking. Rumors are swirling that the restoration crew is unstable, threatening the funding for the entire town. To calm the investors, they need a narrative of stability. They need a wedding. Mari, a community organizer who would do anything to save Sable Harbor, volunteers for the role of "doting fiancée... moreKenji Watanabe deals in roots, soil, and long-term growth. As a landscape architect, he knows that nothing survives without a strong foundation. But the foundation of Tide & Timber is cracking. Rumors are swirling that the restoration crew is unstable, threatening the funding for the entire town. To calm the investors, they need a narrative of stability. They need a wedding. Mari, a community organizer who would do anything to save Sable Harbor, volunteers for the role of "doting fiancée. " It’s supposed to be a business wear the ring, smile for the donors, save the project. But there is nothing fake about the way Kenji looks at her when the cameras are off. As the threats against the town escalate from rumors to physical warnings, the line between performance and reality dissolves. Kenji has spent his life designing safe spaces for others; now, he’ll burn the whole town down to keep Mari safe. less

Sawyer Whitlock is a master woodworker. His hands are his livelihood, his identity, and his pride. But lately, his hands are betraying him. A tremor is stealing his precision, and he’s hiding it from everyone—until Nia walks into his shop. Nia is an Occupational Therapist who solves problems for a living. She doesn’t see a broken man; she sees a workflow that needs adjusting. She forces her way into his shop, designing jigs and tools that allow him to work despite the tremor... moreSawyer Whitlock is a master woodworker. His hands are his livelihood, his identity, and his pride. But lately, his hands are betraying him. A tremor is stealing his precision, and he’s hiding it from everyone—until Nia walks into his shop. Nia is an Occupational Therapist who solves problems for a living. She doesn’t see a broken man; she sees a workflow that needs adjusting. She forces her way into his shop, designing jigs and tools that allow him to work despite the tremor. She offers him a way to keep his dignity, but Sawyer is suspicious. Tensions are high at Tide & Timber. There’s a leak in the company, and Sawyer is convinced Nia is involved. He tries to push her away with accusations and gruff silence, but Nia refuses to leave. As they work late nights in the sawdust, the trust between them grows into something terrifyingly real. When the true saboteur is revealed, Sawyer has to learn that his worth isn't in what he builds, but in who he lets hold his hand. less

Julian Vance deals in contracts, clauses, and ironclad protection. He’s the suit behind the toolbelts, the man who keeps Tide & Timber legal while the others get their hands dirty. He’s spent years building walls around the company—and around himself. The only person who has ever tested those walls is Maren Shaw. Maren is his best friend’s little sister and the Operations Manager who runs the crew. She’s off-limits, professional, and the only woman who can match his intellect... moreJulian Vance deals in contracts, clauses, and ironclad protection. He’s the suit behind the toolbelts, the man who keeps Tide & Timber legal while the others get their hands dirty. He’s spent years building walls around the company—and around himself. The only person who has ever tested those walls is Maren Shaw. Maren is his best friend’s little sister and the Operations Manager who runs the crew. She’s off-limits, professional, and the only woman who can match his intellect. For years, they’ve danced around a shared history and a simmering attraction, buried under paperwork and professionalism. But the sabotage that has plagued Sable Harbor for months is coming to a head. The developer is making their final move, and the leak has been traced back to Julian’s own office. To save the company, Julian and Maren have to cross the line they’ve drawn in the sand. It’s time to stop reading the fine print and start writing their own future. less