Falling For...The Neighbor
(2025)(The third book in the Willowbrook Falls series)
A Story by Cathlyn Sweets
Willowbrook Falls might be small, but for Mayor Alex Johnson, it’s everything. A workaholic with no time for distractions, Alex has spent years tirelessly modernizing her beloved hometown. Her grand vision to turn the sleepy little valley into a thriving tourist destination is finally within reach—if she can sell the historic but crumbling Willowbrook Inn to a corporate developer. To Alex, progress is all that matters, even if it means leaving the past behind for good.
Enter John Matthews, the enigmatic newcomer who not only buys the inn but has the audacity to restore it into a boutique getaway. John’s plan to breathe life back into the charming Victorian home runs counter to Alex’s ambitions, sparking a heated clash of wills that sweeps through the tight-knit community. The fiery mayor and the calm, soft-spoken stranger couldn’t be more different—or more at odds. But as John’s quiet determination begins winning over the townsfolk, Alex finds herself drawn to the very qualities that make her see red.
John has no interest in large-scale resorts or bustling cities. After walking away from a lucrative corporate life, he came to Willowbrook Falls searching for purpose and healing after a devastating loss. The old inn feels like his second chance—and Alex, despite her prickly demeanor and her intent focus on progress, feels like an unexpected spark of hope. But the heart he fights to mend carries scars he’s not ready to reveal, and his reluctance to share his past could jeopardize the fragile connection forming between them.
When Alex discovers a deeply personal connection to the inn’s history that reawakens her long-lost sense of belonging, she’s forced to question everything: her vision for the town, her priorities, and the walls she’s built around her own heart. Meanwhile, John must confront whether he can truly let go of the pain he carries and embrace the chance to create a life worth staying for.
Will Alex and John find their place in each other’s hearts before it’s too late? Or will their separate visions for Willowbrook Falls tear them apart for good?
Falling for the Neighbor is a story about healing, connection, and rediscovering the joy of home, Alex and John will learn that sometimes, the path forward isn’t about choosing between progress and tradition, but weaving them together.
Packed with small-town warmth, heartfelt moments, and a sizzling "grumpy meets sunshine" romance, Falling for the Neighbor is a story for anyone who’s ever sought the courage to make peace with the past—and take a leap toward love.
Come visit Willowbrook Falls and discover the answer in this tender, enchanting romance that will leave you smiling long after the final page!
What to expect:
- Small Town
Enemies-to-Lovers
Wealthy Hero
Cinnamon Roll Hero
Slow burn romance
Characters in their forties and fifties
Genre: Romance
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