K.m. Neuhold - Caulky By

Ren's life was a delicate balance of heartbreak and honey. After a messy breakup, he had retreated into the quiet world of his bees, launching his artisanal business, . But while his honey was sweet, his dating life was nonexistent—until a plumbing disaster forced him to hire Four Bears Construction .

Enter , a contractor who was as rugged as he was skilled with a wrench. The chemistry was immediate and combustible, leading to a "no-strings-attached" arrangement that was supposed to keep things simple. Caulky by K.M. Neuhold

However, Ren was leading a double life—digitally. On a hookup app, he’d been exchanging intimate, vulnerable messages with a man known only as . While he saw Cole for physical relief, he found himself falling for the digital stranger who shared his deepest thoughts. Ren's life was a delicate balance of heartbreak and honey

: The story highlights Ren’s passion for beekeeping and his struggle to get his business off the ground. Enter , a contractor who was as rugged

: Part of the Four Bears Construction series, which features "the other kind of bears"—rugged, blue-collar men in their 40s.

: Known for its "no plot, just vibes" approach, focusing on humor, banter, and steam over heavy drama.