He clicked “yes” on a dare. She bought a failing candy shop. Now they’re neighbors for the summer—and neither is ready for what comes next.
Renley Gossage has one shot to prove she’s more than Cape Meril’s favorite cautionary tale: restore her favorite candy shop before the town writes her off like they did her father. No help, no shortcuts, and definitely no rich men wielding engagement rings and making things messy.
Theo Williams never planned on ending up in Cape Meril. A drunken game of truth or dare turned into a botched online engagement, and now he’s across the ocean, escaping his father’s control with nothing but designer shoes, misplaced confidence, and a rental next door to Renley.
She’s practical, stubborn, and covered in paint. He’s posh, persistent, and willing to use a sander if it means earning her trust.
Between collapsing drywall, gossiping neighbors, and the chaotic schemes of Renley’s aunt, their forced proximity turns into something dangerously close to real.
When Theo accepts a dare to post a fiancé-seeking personal ad, he’s had a few too many drinks to truly consent. But by the time he comes to his senses, it’s too late. One confrontation with his father later, he’s dug himself into a magnificent hole and now he needs to find a fiancé.
Renley’s error in judgement is also tinged by the guilty tendrils of alcohol, but her only fault was trusting her aunt. She knows Kitty plays fast and loose with the truth so Renley knows better than to believe her. Of course it’s not a website for financiers to backs struggling entrepreneurs. No, financier and fiancé-er look nearly identical on a damaged tablet screen. Fiance is not an option, no matter how hot the crazy Englishman may be, which is pretty darn hot, to be fair.
I adored these characters and their story was so much fun. They’re easy to like and the banter is perfect. The supporting cast is varied and amazing, the town is a character unto itself and I loved everything about it. I’d like to thank the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
