Holding You

Ava Sinclair doesn’t do roots. She does movement—new towns, new adventures, and definitely no strings. Love? Hard pass. But when her quick pit stop in Saxville turns into a summer that won’t quit, she finds herself tangled up in small-town charm, nosy neighbors, and one maddeningly steady man who kisses like he’s got all day.
Kai Hastings likes his life simple: lakehouse renovations, Friday night barbecues, and no drama. Then Ava bursts in like a beautiful tornado—wild, funny, impossible to ignore—and suddenly his quiet world looks a whole lot better with her in it.
The problem? She’s made a career out of leaving. He’s made a life out of staying.
Between lakeside sunsets, flirty banter, and a chemistry that refuses to cool down, Ava has to decide if she’s ready to stop running and let herself be caught.

Holding You is a small-town, slow-burn romance about second chances, late-night sparks, and falling for the one person who feels like home—even when home terrifies you.