Axe Backwards : A Single Dad Lumberjack Romance (Maine Lumberjacks Book 4)

When Noah Hebert rescues the narrator from a coffee shop bathroom, she discovers he is a tattooed lumberjack and single dad who becomes her neighbor. They develop an easy friendship as she helps with his baby and he supports her through her ex-husband and sister's wedding. Despite her resolve to protect her heart, attraction grows between them—especially when he defends her against her toxic family. The narrator returned to her small town to expand the food pantry and improve the community. Noah moved across the country to escape his past and care for the young girl he now calls his own. However, secrets in the town threaten to destabilize their connection. When circumstances force a crisis, the narrator questions whether they can rebuild their relationship from the wreckage. Axe Backwards is a standalone small-town romance featuring a single dad, a lumberjack firefighter, and a baby. The story includes elements of fake dating, small-town life, lumberjack competitions, and baby sign language.