Romance, Rafting & Ridiculousness: A Romantic Comedy

When Dalton launches its first-ever River Weekend fundraiser, Hawk Stone is brought in for one reason: keep people safe, keep things organized, and keep the town from confusing "outdoor adventure" with "public liability." That plan falls apart the second Cooper Cash gets involved. Cooper is a contractor, volunteer coordinator, chaos magnet, and walking argument for why Hawk's blood pressure should be monitored professionally. He keeps "improving" the event with themed paddles, ridiculous signage, a dunk tank, and exactly the kind of reckless charm Hawk has spent his whole life learning not to trust. But when a busload of from-away corporate team-builders turns the river into a spectacle-and a sudden weather shift turns ridiculousness into a real rescue-Hawk and Cooper are forced to work together fast. What starts as friction becomes partnership. Partnership becomes trust. And somewhere between neon volunteer vests, rope throws, public bickering, and one dangerously competent act of kindness, Hawk realizes Cooper's chaos has never been carelessness. It's care with a grin. Set in the warm, meddling world of Dalton, Maine, Romance, Rafting & Ridiculousness is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about safety, surrender, and falling for the one person who makes the rapids feel worth it. This small-town M/M romance features: a grumpy safety guide and a sunshine chaos magnet, forced proximity, public bickering, competence attraction, volunteer-fundraiser chaos, a rescue in bad weather, and a hard-won happily ever after.

Pagina's: 300, Paperback, Independently published