He knows she's 'the one' at first sight. Unfortunately, he just shut down her business.
Passion and rules collide in this emotionally-charged story about a disorganized free spirit scarred by her own past, battling for her vision against a man who seems duty-bound to halt it. What begins as a tug of war evolves into an unexpected alliance, revealing hidden layers of both their identities.
Eila Storm might be a whirlwind of chaos, but beneath her disheveled exterior lies a brilliant idea waiting to take root. After losing her job, she's set on transforming the neglected corners of the city into flourishing oases by cultivating hops. There's just one hitch: the rulebook wasn't part of her grand plan. When her unpermitted farm draws the attention of a meticulous city inspector, it's a collision of worlds neither saw coming.
Meet Ben Barber—a man whose life is bound by rules. As an inspector, his duty is to uphold order. So, when he stumbles upon an unauthorized haven sprouting amidst the city concrete, he's poised to wield the ban hammer with precision. But the real mystery is why he finds himself inexplicably drawn to the enchanting chaos that is Eila.
Against all odds, Eila and Ben find themselves wading through the complexities of their hearts, learning that sometimes the best things in life flourish in the most unexpected places.
A budding romance would cut against the grain for each of them. Can they overcome their differences and let the roots of their relationship thrive?
Against the Grain is book one in the Planted and Plowed series of romantic comedies featuring the Storm sisters. Love blooms reluctantly and stems get spliced in these steamy books full of small-town swoon in a big city setting.
