Sawdust & Second Thoughts
(2025)(The first book in the Maplewood Rom-Com Universe series)
A novel by Lynn Nodima
Sawdust & Second Thoughts
She likes order.He lives in chaos.
Neither planned on rebuilding their hearts.
Xena has her life carefully planned—quiet routines, clear goals, and absolutely no room for surprises. So when circumstances force her back into the orbit of Ian, a flirty, well-meaning carpenter whose life seems held together by sawdust and optimism, the last thing she wants is trouble… or feelings.
Ian has always been good with his hands and terrible with long-term plans. He fixes buildings for a living, but relationships? That’s another matter. When Xena re-enters his world, he’s determined to prove he’s more than a charming mess—even if every attempt to impress her creates a little chaos.
Thrown together by small-town life, unexpected mishaps, and one very leaky situation, Xena and Ian discover that love doesn’t come with blueprints. They’re built slowly—through patience, laughter, and learning to trust what matters most.
Sawdust & Second Thoughts is a clean romantic comedy about opposites attracting, growing up without losing your joy, and finding love where you least expect it.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Clean romantic comedy
Small-town romance
Grumpy/sunshine dynamics
Slow-burn love stories
Sweet banter and heartfelt happily-ever-afters
If you’re looking for a feel-good romance filled with humor, heart, and hope, Sawdust & Second Thoughts is the perfect escape.
Genre: Romance
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