Alyssa Kae King

Sloane Mercer doesn't believe in staying. Not in one place. Not in one relationship. And definitely not in a small town that feels like it could see straight through her. As an architectural salvage expert, she's built a career turning other people's history into profit-rescuing beautiful pieces from buildings before they're torn down. It's easier that way. Cleaner. Temporary. Until she lands in Millbrook Falls.
Until she meets Beck Holloway. The local contractor is everything she's not-steady, stubborn, and deeply rooted in the town she's spent her life avoiding. When a historic building-and the future of the town-hangs in the balance, Sloane and Beck are forced to work together. They clash over everything:What's worth saving?What's worth risking?And whether love is something you build. or something you inevitably lose.
But somewhere between salvaged wood, late-night arguments, and a town that refuses to let either of them walk away, lines begin to blur. Because Sloane isn't just restoring buildings anymore. She's building something she might not be able to leave behind. And Beck?He has to decide if he's brave enough to trust someone who's never stayed.even when she finally does. A heartfelt, slow-burn small-town romance full of wit, emotional depth, and a strong heroine who refuses to choose between love and the life she's building.
Perfect for fans of stories where love is earned-not easy.