Renovating Her Heart: A Sweet Empty Nester Opposites Attract Small Town Clean Romance
About this ebook
Clara Prescott’s life plan has officially gone off-script. With her youngest child off to college, her meticulously organized world feels terrifyingly empty. To fill the void, she throws herself into volunteering, specifically co-chairing the committee to restore Hearthstand’s historic community hall. Armed with color-coded binders and an unshakable timeline, she’s ready for any challenge.
Except for Paul Murphy.
A skilled carpenter with quiet strength and a past that’s left him wary, Paul is more comfortable with wood than with words. For him, a job should be done right, not rushed, and Clara’s constant oversight grates against his need for space. Their clashing styles turn every warped floorboard into a battleground—but as sparks fly, so does something deeper neither expected.
As the hall begins to transform, so do Clara and Paul. A late-night repair uncovers unexpected confidences, and a disagreement over paint chips reveals undeniable chemistry. But when a major setback threatens the entire project, Clara’s carefully built control crumbles, and Paul’s defenses rise back up. To save the hall—and their chance at something new—they’ll have to risk exposing the cracks in their own hearts and trust in the possibility of building something lasting together.
Renovating Her Heart is a heartfelt later-in-life romance about second chances, finding love when the nest feels empty, and the courage to rebuild—not just a community treasure, but the foundations of trust and love.
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Book 3 of Hearthstand Hearts Series
Need a comforting escape? Settle into the charming small town of Hearthstand! Each novella in the Hearthstand Hearts series delivers a complete, standalone clean and sweet romance focused on relatable characters finding hope, healing, and heartwarming love, often later in life. Revisit familiar faces and settings as you explore stories brimming with community spirit and guaranteed happily-ever-afters. Perfect for readers seeking uplifting reads without the steam!
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Tags: clean romance, sweet romance, small town romance, later in life romance, over 40 romance, midlife romance, empty nester romance, divorced hero romance, forced proximity romance, opposites attract romance, grumpy x organized romance, renovation romance, community project romance, slow burn romance, wholesome romance, clean contemporary, comfort read, heartwarming love story, romance between mature characters, new beginnings romance, healing hearts romance, uplifting small town romance, Hearthstand romance, craftsman hero, organized heroine, emotional healing romance, cozy small town, romance with community spirit, clean later-in-life love story
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About the author
For Hazel Bellweather, writing clean sweet romance is an act of hope. She finds inspiration in the enduring charm of small towns, the resilience of the human heart, and the belief that love is a journey with beautiful possibilities at every age. In her Hearthstand Hearts series and other heartwarming novellas, Hazel crafts stories designed to be a comforting escape – filled with relatable characters you'll want to root for, low-angst plots, and the promise of a sweet, satisfying happy ending. When she’s not writing, she’s likely dreaming up new ways for her characters to find their second chance at happiness.
