Smitten

In the second novel of Janet Evanovich's Elsie Hawkins series, single mom Lizabeth Kane turns to builder Matt Hallahan for a construction job, despite her lack of experience. As they navigate the challenges of their unconventional partnership, Matt grapples with his own commitment issues while Lizabeth finds herself drawn to his rugged charm. Their budding relationship raises questions about its stability: will it turn out to be a solid foundation or a fragile house of cards?