Cinnamon Buns and Second Chances Wholesome Romance

The brand-new cozy small-town romance from bestselling author J. Byrnes (previously ranked #11 on Amazon).Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Jill Mansell and Sarah Morgan.When London designer Claire Maddox flees heartbreak for the sleepy village of Ashford Vale, she expects peace and quiet—not a crumbling cottage, a leaky roof, and a handyman with the grumpiest smile she’s ever seen.Jack Mercer doesn’t do chaos. A no-nonsense builder and devoted single dad, he has enough on his plate without a whirlwind city girl in need of rescuing. But Claire’s laughter is hard to ignore—and her cinnamon buns are even harder.As autumn leaves turn gold and the village readies for its harvest festival, sparks begin to fly over crooked floorboards, pub quiz nights, and stolen moments on a half-finished bench. Slowly, walls come down, trust takes root, and what begins as an unlikely friendship blossoms into something neither of them planned—nor want to lose.A heart-warming romance filled with:Grumpy/sunshine slow-burn chemistryA single dad with a hidden soft sideFound family & meddling neighborsWarm bakeries, twinkle lights & village fêtesThe courage to take a second chance at loveCurl up with Cinnamon Buns and Second Chances—a charming, uplifting escape where home isn’t a place, it’s a person.