Lucy Loves Him Not

Kindergarten teacher Lucy Rhodes is ready for her favorite time of year in Sweet River, Texas. Every summer, she organizes the town festival to carry on a tradition started by her late grandmother. Her plans hit an unexpected snag when the new city manager, Adam, arrives to take charge of the event. To make matters worse, she realizes he is the very same person she just matched with on a dating app. Forced to sign a detailed contract and share the planning duties, the two butt heads while trying to pull off the festival without driving each other crazy. Expect plenty of playful banter, close-knit family antics, and a sweet, low-drama progression as Lucy and Adam work side by side. The romance stays clean and closed door, sticking strictly to kisses and sparkling chemistry without explicit scenes or harsh language. It is a lighthearted Texas rom-com that fits readers who enjoy small-town community charm and enemies-to-lovers tropes.