Gabrielle Solomon’s life is messy—single motherhood, home renovations, and the occasional towel-clad tumble off a porch. Her chaos collides with Jay Stetson, the gruff, flannel-wrapped neighbor who saves her from a snake and her own clumsiness.
Jay is all brooding muscle and haunted past, determined to stay in the friend zone despite his growing affection for Gabrielle. He doesn’t want ties. He definitely doesn’t want a ready-made family. And yet, he can’t stop watching her.
As stolen glances turn into smoldering moments, Gabrielle and Jay toe the line between friendship and forever. But old scars run deep—and Jay’s past could sabotage everything.
Will he let love in before it’s too late? Or is happily ever after just next door, waiting for him to open the door?
