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Sadie Simoneaux is finally living her dream of opening a bookstore in her hometown. Equal parts childhood fantasy and a much-needed exit from the hustle culture of tech startups, Sadie has the passion, the plan, and the perfect historic building. All she needs is someone to renovate it.

Peyton Broussard is Sadie's high school friend and friendly rival, and the town's only contractor. Rehabbing one of Duchesne's oldest buildings is a dream job. Helping Sadie reno the apartment upstairs on a s...