She came to fix a house. He never expected she’d repair his heart.

Mia Thompson never thought she’d be back in Pinehill, Alabama. But when her beloved Aunt Bea passes away, leaving her the worn-down Azalea Cottage, Mia returns—only to find the house, much like her life, in desperate need of repair.

Determined to restore the cottage, she heads to Walker’s Hardware, where she runs straight into Ethan Walker—the rugged, no-nonsense owner who questions her ability to handle a toolbox. Sparks fly, but not romantic—at least, not at first.

Ethan never planned to get involved. He’s spent his whole life fulfilling expectations, running the family hardware store, and keeping his heart guarded. But when Mia struggles to patch up more than leaky pipes, he finds himself drawn into her project… and her life.

With each repair, the past unravels—revealing a hidden love story between their families and forcing Mia and Ethan to confront their unfinished business. But just as Pinehill feels like home again, a job opportunity threatens to pull Mia back to the city.

She’s falling for Ethan, but can she trust her heart to stay? He’s opening up to love, but can he convince her that home is more than just a place—it’s the people you choose to build a future with?