She accidentally bought a boyfriend. He was just trying to fix a carburetor. Now everyone in town thinks they’re in love.

Harper Lane didn’t mean to bid on anyone at the Fall Harvest Bachelor Auction. But one poorly timed sneeze and a paddle mix-up later, she’s won the town’s grumpiest mechanic—and become the star of Briar Hollow’s matchmaking rumor mill.

Wes Hawthorne likes engines, quiet evenings, and staying out of the spotlight. Being paraded around as someone’s fake boyfriend? Not exactly on his fall to-do list. But when Grandma June insists a little pretend romance could “boost community morale,” he agrees to play along… just until the festival ends.

Except Harper is too sunshiney to ignore. And Wes is far more swoon-worthy than he has any right to be. As awkward dates turn into inside jokes, porch-swing confessions, and a not-so-fake kiss under the gazebo, Harper and Wes will have to decide:

Are they faking a relationship—or finally fixing what’s been missing?

✨ A feel-good romcom full of slow-burn tension, town gossip, glitter mishaps, and grandmas who run on sweet tea and emotional sabotage. Perfect for fans of fake dating, opposites attract, and cozy love stories with a soft landing.

One cabin. One porch swing. One accidental love story.