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Something Good In The Dust

Something Good In The Dust

by

Michelle J Mann

A swoon-worthy opposites attract, grumpy to sunshine rom com with witty banter set in the small fictional town of Willow Creek, Texas. 

Impulsive and carefree, 32-year-old Lilly spends her days running a bakery and daydreaming about her next travel destination. But what she yearns for, more than anything, is finding someone she can be her true, quirky self around. And in small-town Willow Creek, the chances of finding her match are slim to none.

That is, until Kade, a reserved but sexy police officer, comes to town, searching for an escape from his past. Jaded and trying to remain a loner, all he wants is to start a new, quiet life in sleepy Willow Creek.

But when Kade pulls Lilly over one night, it sparks a string of quirky run-ins that eat away at his reserved nature. When the dust storm rolls in, they end up on a collision course, and she becomes an irresistible light in his bleak world. As for Lilly... this uniform-clad, unadventurous man makes her giddy in the best ways. In a windstorm of sub-par driving skills, unfortunate sourdough decisions, and questionable pet choices, Kade and Lilly find that opposites really do attract. Each moment spent together sparks undeniable chemistry, bringing the promise of something more.
But when someone from Kade's past makes an unexpected visit, bringing his past traumas to the surface...will he and Lilly find a way forward or let it all crumble?

This book contains respectful autism representation as well as other disability representation, lupus representation, and also involves a character with a brain injury.

More Details

IAC Main Tropes:

Grumpy x Sunshine

Detailed Tropes:

Opposites attract, grumpy & Sunshine, disability rep, fade to black

Representations in This Book:

Health Disorder, Neurodivergence

Age Groups:

Adult

Spice Level:

Level 2

Available Formats:

Paperback, Hardcover, eBook

Content Information:

Level 3

Mild swearing, police officer remembering a police involved shooting, friend with brain injury, family history of alcoholism

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About the Author

Michelle J Mann

Michelle Mann writes sweet, contemporary small-town romances with heartfelt characters and a healthy dose of humor that will have you grinning from ear to ear. She has lived in Texas since she was a very young child and now lives with her husband and two of her children. Her debut novel was released in March 2025 with glowing reviews from readers who felt genuine, deep connections to the characters. Michelle graduated with her master's degree in applied psychology in 2017 and has found a purpose in advocating for individuals with disabilities. Michelle has many hobbies, but particularly loves spontaneous do-it-yourself projects, reading, writing, traveling, and taking care of plants.


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