He wears toolbelts, but she prefers ties. When two stubborn hearts collide, only love can win the sweetest standoff in Texas. Molly Monroe is a fearless businesswoman who enjoys boardroom battles, not baby showers. She's this close to landing her dream promotion, but only if she can get past one maddeningly laid-back Texas contractor. Jackson Baumont isn't against progress, but he believes in people over profits, sweet tea over spreadsheets, and that life's best lived in the slow lane (preferably with good barbecue in hand). When Molly trades her sleek Seattle office for the sizzling Texas heat, she's ready to whip this project-and Jackson-into shape. She quickly realizes she's underestimated more than just the humidity. Suddenly, Molly is questioning everything, from her five-year plan to why Jackson's cowboy grin makes her heart race. As he charms her with his small-town way of life, Molly starts to wonder...has she been chasing the wrong dream all along? As deadlines loom and tensions rise, they'll have to decide: Can Molly have the career she's always wanted and the man she never saw coming? And if Jackson chooses Molly, will he have to give up the home and community he loves so much? With small-town charm, sweet workplace romance, and opposites attract dynamic, Toolbelts & Ties is a heartwarming story that weaves ambition and love together-proving that the best connections are often the ones that shake up your plans and lead you to a home you never expected. One small town. Two stubborn hearts. And enough sizzling tension to rival the Texas sun-welcome to the sweetest standoff in Texas. An award-winning romance author from the misty, coffee-scented landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, Amber blends slow-burn tension, heart-tugging emotion, and just the right amount of spice into every story she writes. The relationships are relatable and her heroines are fierce, independent, and sometimes a little stubborn–but they always find the right man to break down their walls.Fueled by caffeine and an unshakable belief in love, Amber has been crafting stories since childhood, drawn to the way romance can heal, challenge, and transform. When she's not writing, she shares her passion for storytelling on her blog, helping fellow writers embrace their voices and chase their literary dreams.
