Ethan never meant to return to Maplewood, much less inherit his grandmother’s failing café. Sweet on You was once the town’s pride now it’s bills stacked high, muffins burnt on the tray, and too many neighbors comparing him to a woman he’ll never measure up to. Sarcasm keeps him standing. Stubborn pride keeps him from falling. Until the town’s handyman shows up with a crooked grin and an offer of help Ethan didn’t ask for.
Caleb has spent years fixing what other people break, though he knows not everything can be mended with a hammer. Still, when it comes to Ethan, he can’t walk away. Sunshine to Ethan’s storm, he pokes until he gets a laugh, quietly holding together the pieces Ethan tries so hard to hide.
Between gossip that won’t quit, a bake-off gone sideways, and a festival that tests their patience, Ethan and Caleb realize the line between friendship and something more is thinner than either expected. But trusting again believing they might deserve love could be the toughest recipe of all.
Can a storm and a smile make a home together, or will fear keep them apart?
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Part of the Happily Ever LOL series, this standalone romcom delivers laughter, heart, and a guaranteed happy ending.
Welcome to Happily Ever LOL a collection of standalone romantic comedies with a playful twist on love. Each story throws two men together in the most unexpected places: a quirky small town, a hectic office, a college campus buzzing with drama, or the glare of sudden fame.
With sharp banter, warm moments, and endings that leave you grinning, these stories show that romance doesn’t have to be heavy to matter. For readers who want joy, a touch of silliness, and plenty of heart, Happily Ever LOL delivers every time.
Because sometimes the best love stories start with laughter.
