So, all joking aside, the stakes are especially high when it’s not only her career, but both of those relationships on the line.Ī former stand-up star himself, Meyer has been vital to the trajectory of her career since he began managing her… Since he became her closest and most treasured friend, in the process. Meyer and his daughter Hazel have been everything to her since they came into her life three years ago. – Angst and my favorite jealousy scene ever to existįarley Jones is being forced to date Meyer Harrigan, the man she has come to love, in order to make all of her stand-up dreams come true. – SO much forced proximity the walls literally come down

It’s about the never-ending construction project that partnership is, and finding enjoyment at every stage. The Co-op is a steamy story about restoration and renovation, and uncovering all the things that build character within ourselves. But, with all the exposure and pitfalls that come with living with the opposite sex (and none of the perks) they’ll also have to learn what it means to truly co-operate as a team. Thrust into a home without walls, they quickly learn that it’s easy to hide behind emotional ones, even in a marriage. LaRynn has the money, but to access her trust, she has to be married.ĭeacon has the construction expertise, but lacks the funds.Ī deal is struck: Marry for however long it takes to fix up the property, collect a profit, and cut ties.

LaRynn Lavigne and Deacon Leeds had one short and contentious summer fling when they were teens.Ĭertainly nothing to build a foundation on.īut a decade later, when their grandmothers have left them with shared ownership of their dilapidated Santa Cruz building, they’re thrust back together and have to figure out how to brace up the pieces. They say love and construction don’t mix.īy that logic, hate and construction may as well be condemned.

Funny feeling by tarah dewitt