Maple & Moth

By Ames Willow

He brought the sunshine. His neighbor brought the storm.

Aiden Parker moved to Willowbend, Vermont, to escape his past and reinvent himself. His plan? Open Maple & Moth, a curated craft shop full of cozy vibes and "fire hazard" fairy lights. But he didn't plan on the radiator dying, the pipes bursting, or his entire savings freezing over.

He definitely didn't plan on Reid Lawson.

Reid is the town's grumpy, taciturn hardware store owner. He likes his coffee black, his tools organized, and his life uncomplicated. He has zero patience for the chaotic city kid who just moved in next door-until a winter storm destroys Aiden's shop and leaves him stranded.

Reluctantly, Reid offers Aiden shelter in his apartment above the hardware store. But as the snow piles up outside, the temperature inside rises. A whiskey-fueled game of Truth or Dare lowers their defenses, revealing that beneath Reid's gruff exterior lies a protective streak a mile wide-and a hunger that matches Aiden's own.

They agreed to keep it professional. They agreed it was just a mistake. But in a small town, secrets don't stay hidden for long, and some sparks are impossible to extinguish.

Maple & Moth is a standalone M/M romance featuring the grumpy/sunshine trope, forced proximity, a cozy small-town setting, and a steamy happy-ever-after.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G3QNZRRH
• ISBN13: 9798232238766
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Fractal Enigma
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"