The Grumpy Single Dad and the Sunshine Newcomer

?? The Grumpy Single Dad & The Sunshine Newcomer A Small Town Romance to Melt Your Heart She's running from her past. He's hiding from his grief. When a fender bender sparks a reluctant connection, will love be the key to their second chance? Ellie Hart never expected her fresh start in the sleepy town of Maplewood, Vermont, to begin with a dented fender and a scowling single dad. But after escaping a toxic relationship and a failed career in New York, she's determined to build a new life—one filled with flowers, hope, and the quiet magic of small-town living. When she opens Flowers & Whimsy, she's ready to embrace the future. What she's not ready for is Liam Callahan. Liam is Maplewood's resident grump—a brooding, widowed contractor who's built walls around his heart as sturdy as the homes he builds. With his young daughter Maisy as his entire world, he's sworn off love and connection. But when Ellie crashes into his life (literally!), her sunshine smile and unwavering kindness begin to chip away at his defenses. As Ellie and Maisy form an unbreakable bond, and Liam finds himself drawn to Ellie's warmth, the walls start to crumble. But when Ellie's past comes roaring back to threaten her newfound happiness, and Liam's fear of loss pushes him to push her away, will their fragile love survive? Or will the ghosts of yesterday keep them from embracing a future written in starlight and sunflowers? Perfect for fans of: Small town romance, grumpy/sunshine tropes, single dad love stories, and feel-good happily ever afters! Fall in love with Maplewood today! ??