The Clause in Clause: A Heartfelt Small-Town Romance

By Novak Sheriff

Ellie Jones never expected her life to change in a lawyer's office. But when her eccentric great-aunt leaves her a crumbling Victorian house-on one condition-Ellie finds herself partnered with the last person she'd choose: Theo Gray, a brooding bookstore owner who values silence over celebrations.

To claim her inheritance, Ellie must co-manage a series of community events at Theo's beloved shop, The Dusty Quill. Children's story hours, author signings, even a wedding-tasks Ellie lives for and Theo dreads. Ninety days, one unlikely partnership, and everything on the line.

Ellie sees possibility where others see dust. Theo sees order where Ellie creates chaos. Together, they'll have to balance dreams and doubts, heartbreak and hope, if they want to keep both the bookstore and the house.

✨ A heartwarming, witty, and slow-burn romance about second chances, family legacies, and the spaces that bring people together. Perfect for readers who love Emily Henry, Katherine Center, and small-town stories with big heart.

Will Ellie and Theo pull it off-or lose everything they've both come to love?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FNLGS36N
• ISBN13: 9798299469059
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"