[PRE-ORDER] Wood You Be Mine (Lovewell Lumberjacks, #1) by Daphne Elliot

Release Date: 11/10/2026

small-town romance • grumpy sunshine • forced proximity • curvy heroine • lumberjack hero

A sunny new arrival in northern Maine never expected her new neighbor to be quite so grumpy, or quite so irresistible. Alice has one year to prove herself as an elementary school principal, but surviving the town, the Maine winter, and her intimidating lumberjack landlord may be harder than she imagined.

Henri Gagnon is determined to convince Alice that she is not cut out for life in the woods. Unfortunately, the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore the attraction simmering beneath their clashes. With plenty of banter, small-town charm, and steamy chemistry, Wood You Be Mine? is a feel-good romance about two people discovering that the person who gets under their skin might just be the one who belongs in their heart.

The Vibe

Alice is optimistic, independent, and determined to prove herself. As the new elementary school principal, she has a lot to accomplish, and she is not about to let a grumpy neighbor convince her she cannot handle northern Maine.

Henri is a rugged lumberjack with a protective streak and a decidedly skeptical opinion of Alice's ability to survive the woods. He is all flannel, wood chopping, and gruff exterior, but beneath that tough facade is a man with a softer heart.

Their dynamic is full of playful friction, flirty banter, and the kind of chemistry that makes staying away from each other nearly impossible. Add a charming small town, family connections, ax throwing, slow dancing, and the wild beauty of Maine, and the result is a romance that feels both cozy and seriously steamy.

With humor, heart, and plenty of heat, Wood You Be Mine? is perfect for readers who love grumpy heroes, sunshine heroines, small-town communities, and romances where opposites cannot quite resist each other.

Spice Level

•  🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️  (4/5)

Tropes & Tags

• Small-town romance
• Grumpy sunshine
• Forced proximity
• Curvy heroine
• Lumberjack hero
• Protective hero
• Slow burn
• From hate to love
• Sassy heroine
• Competent heroine
• Independent heroine
• Working-class hero
• Working-class heroine
• Found family
• Maine setting
• Flirty banter
• Steamy romance
• Dual POV

Books in Series (In Order)

• Wood You Be Mine? - #1
  
• Wood You Marry Me? - #2
  
• Wood You Rather? - #3
  
• Wood Riddance - #4

Please note: This is a pre-order item and will not be available for pickup or shipment until the official release date. You’ll receive a notification as soon as your order is ready.

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