On the First of Never

by Kryssa James

Noah Harlowe has everything he’s ever wanted. Friends, a solid business partner, a popular gastropub and music venue in the heart of his hometown of Cedar Springs, and an endless stream of tourists coming to his shows. But long ago, he swore off dating those tourists. Work is his one true love, and he likes it that way.

Allison Stenvall is completely burned out from her life as a teacher and ready for something new—opening a paint and sip venue in downtown Cedar Springs. She just knows this will be the healing new beginning she craves…until music comes blasting through the walls. When she goes next door to ask her new neighbor to keep it down, she meets Noah and they quickly devolve into an argument. Allison has never hated anyone as much as she hates him. But she signed a three-year lease on her new dream and she’s not giving it up for anyone.

It doesn’t matter that the more they fight, the more they realize what they have in common. It doesn’t matter that Noah is the most handsome man Allison has ever seen. It doesn’t even matter that he doesn’t seem terrible all the time. It doesn’t matter at all.

Kindle Edition

Expected publication May 29, 2026