Spirits and Sparks

He's got a Ph.D. and an order to stop her. When they declare war over a historic Austin bar, the only thing they build faster than resentment is a fire they can't put out.This is Cornelia's before the crowds-the origin story, a dozen years before the Taylor Swift Thursday nights began. All Mac has is a sledgehammer, a Taylor Swift playlist on tinny Bluetooth speakers, and a sound guy with a theme-night idea.Jaded bartender Mac Torres is done being told to "e;smile and be nice."e; She's cashing in her life savings to resurrect her great-grandmother's legendary jazz club, and the first step is demolishing the grimy bar that stands in its place.But her demolition is interrupted by Dr. Ethan Hawkins-a passionate historian who sees a priceless piece of history where Mac sees a wrecking ball's next victim.Their compromise? He'll trade his secret construction know-how for historical access, forcing them into a testy partnership. Long days of dusty demolition turn into late nights dancing to a vintage Wurlitzer, and Mac's carefully guarded walls start to crumble right along with the plaster.But when a dream job offer threatens to pull Ethan to another country, Mac must decide if the man who was supposed to be a temporary problem has become a permanent part of her heart.If you like:A fiery Grumpy/Sunshine and Opposites Attract dynamicWitty, banter-filled Rivals-to-Lovers romanceForced proximity with a "e;one porch swing"e; twistHGTV-style renovation romance with a historic twistFound family, heartfelt moments, and a guaranteed HEA...then you'll fall hard for Spirits and Sparks.Discover how it all began! This is the origin story of Cornelia's Bar, a complete standalone novel in the Taylor Thursdays at Cornelia's series.A warm grumpy-sunshine romantic comedy - slow-build kisses on the page, with the big feelings carrying the heat. First person (Mac), HEA with a one-year-later epilogue, content notes for a heroine who walks out on a boss who let customers grope her, a hero estranged from his traditional Mennonite family, a great-grandmother's legacy reclaimed, and a light paranormal touch (a portrait that seems to approve, no ghost love interest). The origin story of Cornelia's Bar, set a dozen years before the other books - a standalone in the Taylor Thursdays at Cornelia's series, read in any order. Perfect for fans of Taylor Swift playlists and Fixer Upper. Pull up a barstool at Cornelia's - Ruby's saving you a seat.