Love Under Construction

Susan Olivier's life has been reduced to rubble—a brutal divorce, a demanding ex, and a storm that's left her roof in shambles. She's learned to hold everything together with duct tape and determination, even if it means keeping her heart under lock and key.

Then TJ Gatz shows up.

The new contractor in town wasn't supposed to be anything more than a temporary solution with a hammer and a smile too easy to fall for. But TJ carries his own wreckage—regrets that drove him south in search of a fresh start, and the gnawing ache of wanting more than just another job site.

When Susan's ex begins stirring up trouble, Susan and TJ strike a bargain: a fake relationship that will keep her safe and give him an anchor in Cypressville. But lines blur, walls crack, and suddenly the charade feels less like protection and more like possibility.

As storms gather—both outside and within—Susan and TJ must decide if love is worth rebuilding, even when the foundation feels unsteady.

A heartfelt, closed-door romance about second chances, stubborn hearts, and the kind of love strong enough to weather any storm.