Love by Consequence

by Cassandra Shiels

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She’s saving a dream. He’s building his future.

Neither of them is willing to lose.

Joan is a quiet, talented seamstress, finally within reach of her dream—restoring an old building and opening her own alteration shop. All she needs is time… and for Ethan Hayes to stop standing in her way. Ethan has returned to town to rebuild his life, and that means buying the same crumbling property Joan refuses to give up. Tear it down. Start over. Move forward. But every offer he makes, she refuses. And soon, they’re caught in a quiet, determined war neither of them is willing to lose. What begins as a business clash turns into something neither expected—attention that lingers, conversations that stretch too long… and a quiet moment inside the building Joan loves that makes it harder for Ethan to remember why he came to take it away. Joan sees a man trying to outrun his past. Ethan sees a woman willing to fight for her future at any cost. And the truth is unavoidable: They both want the same building. Just not the same life. As pressure builds and choices narrow, Joan must decide if holding onto her dream means losing something she never planned to find. And Ethan has to face the possibility that rebuilding his future might mean letting go of control—and choosing her instead.

A clean, slow-burn romance about clashing dreams, second chances, and love that changes everything.

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Book Details

Genre

Contemporary Romance

Subgenre

Small Town

Series

A Bridal Shop Romance • Book 1

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

August 16, 2018

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novella

Sensitive Themes

Abuse (physical, emotional, or verbal), Grief or loss of a loved one

Editorial Reviews

"What a wonderful book that shows both sides of the protagonists. I would most definitely recommend the read! It is positive and not only shows that following your dreams is worth it, but thy can turn out better than you hoped!" -Kaytlyn-

"Super fun!!! What a great read: light, happy, funny and when you are finished you want to revisit the characters." -Chalice-

"How can love blossom in the middle of a real estate battle? You'll have to read this darling story to find out. A fun, quick romance that will leave you smiling." -Christine J.-

Love on Abernathy Lane

This is a really sweet story of a couple living two different lives many miles apart but with their love and faith the work hard to create a a HEA! Sweet read and I’d definitely recommend this book to all my book loving people.

A Great Book

I enjoyed reading this book.

Fun read, light hearted and clean

Super fun!!! What a great read: light, happy, funny and when you are finished you want to revisit the characters. Totally recommend.

So fun!

When your long time dream is about to crumble..and it's at the hands of a handsome man... life is about to get interesting.

Joan and Ethan may have sparks igniting between them, but they are also on competition for the right to purchase the same building. Each has a dream that can only be accomplished by purchasing this specific building...to win and attain their dream, they have to hurt the other...

How can love blossom in the middle of a real estate battle? You'll have to read this darling story to find out. A fun, quick romance that will leave you smiling.

Had you cheering for both him and her!

This was a nice light read, but the conflict between Joan and Ethan was palpable, but so was the romance. In the end you were holding your breath wondering how they'd resolve things so that they could be happy, and have their dreams. I highly recommend this book for lovers of sweet romance.