Lennox Monroe came to Corvin Creek because she needed somewhere safe to land—not because she wanted to start over.

After fleeing an abusive relationship, losing her job, and watching her life collapse around her, moving into her best friend’s brother’s house is supposed to be temporary. Then Declan gives up his bedroom without hesitation, welcomes her into his unfinished home, and treats her like she’s capable even when she’s struggling to believe it herself.

Declan Ashford knows how to fix almost anything. Engines. Houses. Problems no one else wants to deal with. But with his family newly reunited, his business under threat, and Lennox determined to rebuild her life on her own terms, his instinct to protect the people he loves may cause more damage than it prevents.

Working together on Declan’s house gives Lennox a chance to rediscover the creative, confident woman she used to be—and makes ignoring their growing attraction nearly impossible. But when the danger she left behind follows her to Corvin Creek, Declan’s need to keep her safe begins to collide with Lennox’s need to reclaim control of her own life.

Falling in love might be the easy part. Learning to do it without losing themselves will be harder.

Color Outside My Lines is an emotional small-town romance featuring forced proximity, a protective mechanic, his sister’s brash best friend, hurt and comfort, found family, and a hard-earned happily ever after. It can be read as a standalone, but is best enjoyed after Fill In My Blanks.

• Best friend’s brother
• Forced proximity
• Roommates
• Protective mechanic
• Competent, brash heroine
• Hurt and comfort
• Slow-burn tension
• Found family
• Small-town drama
• He falls first
• “Who did this to you?”