She's designing her future. He's preserving the past. Together, they might build something perfect.

When ambitious London architect Avery Chávez returns to her coastal hometown of Havenbrook to renovate the historic Thistle Inn, she expects to quickly restore the building and her professional reputation. What she doesn't expect is to face the town's most talented craftsman—Orion Carstairs, whose traditional restoration methods clash with her modern vision at every turn.

Orion has dedicated his life to preserving Havenbrook's heritage, one historical building at a time. The Thistle isn't just another project—it's his family legacy, and he won't let some big-city architect with contemporary ideas erase its soul. Even if that architect happens to be the same woman who broke his heart years ago.

As Avery and Orion reluctantly collaborate, old feelings resurface amidst heated arguments over load-bearing walls and historically accurate cornices. But when a powerful developer threatens to demolish The Thistle entirely, they must put aside their differences to save it. Working side by side, they discover that their opposing perspectives might be exactly what's needed—not just for The Thistle, but for their chance at love.

In the charming coastal town of Havenbrook, where every building tells a story, Avery and Orion will learn that sometimes the strongest foundations are built from the perfect blend of old and new.

A captivating small-town romance about second chances, family secrets, and finding home in unexpected places, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Jenny Colgan.