The Cherry Blossom Boat House

Dumped by her boyfriend and her job for being 'too safe', Sophie Bennett decides it’s time to take a chance on herself. A viral crowdfunding campaign gives this determined Brit the chance to buy a ramshackle lakeside boathouse in Solace Springs and finally open the bookshop of her dreams.

But small town life comes with complications—starting with Luke, the grumpy, sinfully attractive boatbuilder next door who seems determined to challenge her every renovation idea. As spring’s cherry blossoms fall, sparks fly between sunshine Sophie and guarded Luke, and their heated clashes soon turn into undeniable chemistry.

The Cherry Blossom Boathouse is a steamy small-town romance set in Solace Springs, perfect for fans of grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity, renovation romance, and found family. Expect heart, heat and a happily-ever-after with plenty of spice.

Meet the Characters

Sophie Bennett

Sophie is a sunshine-hearted Brit and lifelong booklover who arrives in Solace Springs to make her dream a reality: turning a rundown boathouse into a cozy lakeside bookshop. Still grieving the loss of her mum, but fuelled by a viral crowdfunding campaign, Sophie throws herself into her renovation romance journey with optimism, determination and a stack of novels never far from reach.

Coral Rhodes

Coral is Luke’s loyal Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with her soulful eyes, wagging tail and knack for melting even the grumpiest hearts. She’s proof that sometimes the best found family comes on four paws, and is usually found snoozing in Luke’s boat or sneaking cuddles from Sophie.

Luke Rhodes

Luke is the gruff, guarded boatbuilder of Solace Springs, a man who’s spent years keeping his life quiet and his heart walled off. A master craftsman with a love of the lake, he prefers restoring boats to dealing with people—until Sophie Bennett moves in next door with her big dreams and bigger smile.