Sweet Do-Over

A marriage proposal gone wrong. A second chance to get it right. One high-stakes project that brings them back together.

Architect Marley Patterson has always lived a practical, cautious life. She didn't expect her world to be turned upside down by a handsome, spontaneous contractor, and she certainly didn't expect a marriage proposal after only six months. Panicked by the speed of their relationship and convinced they were too different to last, Marley did the only thing she knew how to do: she walked away.

Von Ryan is the definition of fun, but being rejected by the woman he loved left him reeling. He’s spent the last year throwing himself into his construction company, determined to find a partner who wants the same "forever" he does. He’s ready to move on and be patient for the right woman to come along—until Marley is assigned to his new project in Indigo Bay.

Working side-by-side, neither can deny the mutual attraction that still sizzles between them. As Marley realizes that her own fears—not Von’s heart—were the real problem, she finds herself wishing for a do-over. But after breaking his heart once, can she convince a man who has moved on to take one more chance on a love that once fell apart?

Scroll up and one-click to see if this mismatched pair can build a future together!

Tropes and vibe list:

– Second chance romance

– Opposites attract (Practical vs. Spontaneous)

– Workplace romance (Architect & Contractor)

– "He falls first" / Failed proposal

– Small-town coastal setting

– Forced proximity

– Professional respect to romance
Heat Level: Wholesome Tone: Lighthearted but Emotional Series Type: Standalone Ending: Guaranteed HEA POV: Dual POV Content Notes: Relationship anxiety, navigating career boundaries

Beach Brides/Indigo Bay Miniseries:

– Book 1: Jenny (Jenny and Dare)

– Book 2: Sweet Holiday Wishes (Lizzy and Mitch)

– Book 3: Sweet Beginnings (Hope and Josh)

– Book 4: Sweet Do-Over (Marley and Von)

– Book 5: Sweet Yuletide (Sheridan and Michael)