Cul-de-Sac War

Enemies-turned-lovers navigate love and hate in a charming rom-com, "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors." Bree Leake's parents offer her grandmother's house if she stays in Abingdon for one year, but her new neighbor, Chip McBride, challenges her free-spirited nature. Bree's obsessive mission to drive Chip out of the neighborhood escalates, blurring the line between love and hate.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

In this delightful romantic comedy, two sworn enemies discover an unexpected connection that takes the art of love and warfare to a hilarious and heartwarming new level. Actress Bree Leake, known for her independence, finds herself reluctantly settling down in Abingdon, her hometown, when her parents offer her a tempting proposition. They propose that she stay in Abingdon for one full year in exchange for her grandmother's house, a cherished possession she has always desired. Bree's dreams seem to be coming true, until life throws her a few unexpected curveballs.

And then, there's her new neighbor, Chip McBride. For the first time in her life, Bree meets someone who matches her free-spirited nature, and it's driving her to the edge of sanity. She would do anything to rid herself of Chip's presence, but unfortunately, as part of the bargain, she is bound to her house and unable to move away from the man who is causing her endless frustration. Thus, Bree embarks on an obsessive mission to drive Chip out of their neighborhood, and she is determined to do it as quickly as possible.

Bree realizes that she is not the only one with a competitive streak, and as Chip becomes aware of her schemes, he is more than willing to fight fire with fire. However, as their pranks escalate, the line between love and hate begins to blur, creating a complex and entertaining dynamic.

In this charming tale, good fences indeed make good neighbors, and sometimes love and hate share the same backyard. "Sweet, Stand-alone Romantic Comedy" is a book length of 77,000 words and includes discussion questions for book clubs. It is a delightful read that will leave readers laughing, sighing, and rooting for the unlikely pair as they navigate the challenges of love and friendship in a small town.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 139 x 213 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780785231042