Falling for the Mechanic

Curvy Wives of Willowbrook Ridge #2

by Julia Stone

One weekend. One spark. One grumpy mechanic who refuses to let go.



I only came home for the weekend—long enough to sit through my parents’ anniversary celebration and dodge my family’s questions about my life.

Before I even make it to their front door, I’m stranded with a flat tire.

Enter Cameron, a grumpy mechanic with a scowl sharp enough to cut steel.

He’s infuriating, blunt, and absolutely not my type. So why can’t I stop thinking about him?



I don’t have time for pretty distractions. I’m too busy keeping Steel Haven Auto alive and proving I deserve to own it.

Chelsea doesn’t scare easy. She talks back, she pushes past my walls, and she makes me want things I’ve sworn off.

One look, one touch—and I know I’m keeping her.

She came home for the weekend.

I’m making her mine forever.

Genres: Small Town Romance

78 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 25, 2025

Reviews

[Korkoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Home is Where She Finally Found Happiness -
Chelsea’s plan was for her trip back home to be short-term, but everything changed after spent time with Cameron and she felt an inexplicable connection with him him. Cameron was known by everyone in town for his grumpiness, but Chelsea seemed to have been able to make him smile and open up about his life. Whilst Chelsea was considering changing her life, as she felt at peace back home, Cameron became hesitant about engaging in a relationship with her, as he thought she would soon be leaving.

However, everything changed after Cameron witnessed Chelsea stand up to his uncle on his behalf, which led to them enjoying a wonderful pleasure-filled encounter. Cameron took the opportunity to ask Chelsea to stay, so they could work together towards a future, which she accepted. Cameron was really happy especially because her defence of him led to a change in his professional life and he would now be working with the woman who had changed his life for the better.

This is a thrilling and tension filled romance story, with characters who may be opposites in their nature, but they seem to perfectly fit each other. The characters were adorable and engaging, so throwing in a bit of family drama and a fantastic storyline made this a wonderful read. Grab a copy of this book now and entertain yourself for a few hours.

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[Chandra Luna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chelsea only came home for the weekend, already dreading the visit. Nothing she ever does is good enough for her parents, and this time is no different—her father makes a cruel comment about her weight while her mother spirals over a dress she bought for Chelsea. Within minutes of walking through the door, Chelsea feels suffocated and desperate for escape. Thankfully, she knows exactly where to go for air—though she never expects that path to lead her straight to Cameron.

Cameron is the town’s grumpy, gorgeous mechanic with grease-stained hands, a sharp tongue, and a heart he swears he’s locked away. Their first meeting sparks with irritation, but underneath the friction is a pull neither can ignore. Chelsea, with her wit and resilience, pushes past his walls, while Cameron shows her a loyalty and steadiness she’s never known—even from her own family.

This isn’t just a story about instant chemistry (though there’s plenty of heat under the hood). It’s about breaking cycles, choosing yourself, and finding someone who doesn’t just want you as you are but treasures you because of it.

If you love grumpy/sunshine dynamics, small-town drama, and the kind of hero who proves that love is worth the risk, Falling for the Mechanic will leave you swooning long after the last page.

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[Curvy Girl Book Nerd (Jen S) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chelsea and Cameron

FALLING FOR THE MECHANIC is part of the Curvy Wives of Willowbrook Ridge series. It's a short and steamy, instalove with a slow-burn vibe, enemies-to-loversish, grumpy-sunshine, curvy virgin gets her mechanic, small-town romance.  Chelsea is a 26-year-old curvy girl from the city reluctantly coming home for a visit. Cameron is a hunky, grumpy, hardworking mechanic. When Chelsea hits a pothole coming home, Cameron is the grumpy guy to pick her up. The two are drawn to each other, but also bicker. When she gets to her parents' house, things don't go well as they belittle her and put her down. She leaves upset and finds herself back at Cameron's shop. They hang out and when they get drunk, he takes care of her, but will she stay? This was a sweet story. I loved this couple. The banter was funny, the chemistry was pure fire, and the ending was so happy. Her parents were awful but please tell me we are getting a book for Finn! I loved it.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chelsea was dreadingly coming home for the weekend to celebrate her parents’ anniversary when her car breaks down. She doesn’t have any choice but to call the auto shop for a tow. Cameron appears and it’s instalove. But Chelsea is obnoxious and has a way of driving Cameron nuts. But through all this, Cameron can’t stop thinking about her and how to make her his. Cameron is grumpy and not Chelsea’s type but the attraction pulls them together. Can they make a relationship work? Will Chelsea leave once her car is fixed? Join them as they work through not only their own issues but also their feelings for each other.
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[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chelsea is grudgingly back in Willowbrook Ridge for her parents' anniversary. When she hits a hole in the road, and blows a tire, she knows the day's just going to get worse.
Cameron is working himself to the bone trying to prove to his uncle that the mechanics garage will thrive in his hands, even if he is grumpy.

A short novella with disapproving parents, no matter what you do, an uncle who's motives are misunderstood, and two struggling souls that find their forever. My favorite part was Chelsea finally speaking her mind.

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[Grinning Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cat’s Stats
MMC/FMC- Cameron and Chelsea
Genre- Contemporary Romance
Heat- virgin heroine, open door
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- verbal abuse
Tropes- Grumpy v Sunshine, Damsel in Distress, Opposites Attract, Blue Collar Hero, Dysfunctional Family FTW, You Can Go Home Again
Mewsings
I need Finn ‘s story and the story of his MC. Finn was such a supportive brother to her and I admire that.
I thought the grumpy v sunshine was done well, and it proved that opposite personalities can find common ground.
But Finn is my favorite character in the story.

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[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a grunpy/grumpy trope, and the characters, Cameron and Chelsea, were so relateable. Stone conveyed that small-town feel perfectly, and the family dynamics were painfully clear, as well as the feelings they evoked. Family issues, grief, self worth & esteem all wove together with an undeniable chemistry. These two just seemed to get eachother, despite their bumpy start. I enjoyed getting to tag along on their discovery journey.

I voluntarily reviewed a gift copy of this book. Happy Reading Y'all 📚

[Debdutch · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Falling for the Mechanic” by Julia Stone

-Asweet grumpy small town romance. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.

Chelsea returns home expecting only a short visit, but one grumpy mechanic completely changes her plans. Cameron may be known for his rough edges, yet Chelsea breaks through his walls with warmth and stubborn charm.

Family drama, grief, and self-doubt are woven into a heartfelt story of unexpected love. This story proves some connections are worth staying for.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sweet, quick read. Chelsea and Cameron meet when he comes to tow her car. They bond over their parent/parent figure problems and fall hard for each other. If you like instalove short stories with a guaranteed happily ever after then this one is for you. Julia Stone never disappoints!.

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[A Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falling for the Mechanic is part of the Curvy Wives of Willowbrook Ridge series. This story was fantastic! The story line was great and flowed well. The characters were interesting, likable, relatable and they had chemistry. I can't wait to read more!.

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[Ineta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chelsea is not good with her family. Cameron - with people in general. And they started on wrong note. Will they chose each other over everything other?
Entertaining un funny short read to enjoy. Well developed characters, you just want to know whats next and you keep reading.

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[Debbie Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Chelsea comes home for an unwanted visit. I liked how escaping her mom and work pressures leads to love with Cameron. They make a good team with her as customer relations and him as the worker.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chelsea and Cameron meet when she gets a flat tire and he is the mechanic who comes to her aid. A well written story with a very good storyline and a happy ending that I enjoyed reading. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[T.I. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read y'all. I couldn't get enough of this one. The characters and storyline are so entertaining. Totally worth the read. Enjoy.

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another really enjoyable story and I enjoyed getting to know both Cameron & Chelsea as well as Chelsea's brother Finn and hope he gets a story in the third book in this series. I look forward to reading many more stories by Julia Stone including the rest of this series as they are released.

Curvy Wives of Willowbrook Ridge
Falling for the Sheriff: Atlas & Alice
Falling for the Mechanic: Cameron & Chelsea
Falling for the Biker
Falling for the Billionaire

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