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The Cul-de-Sac War
Christian romantic comedy
The Cul-de-Sac War
Restless actress Bree Leake agrees to remain in Abingdon, Virginia, for a full year in exchange for the chance to inherit her grandmother's house. Her plan for stability is immediately complicated by Chip McBride, the handsome next-door neighbor whose choices seem designed to disrupt both her home and her work at the historic Barter Theatre. Their irritation escalates into an increasingly elaborate prank war, even as attraction makes it harder to remember why victory matters. Lighthearted and clean, this romantic comedy is a cheerful pick for readers who enjoy feuding neighbors, small-town theater, playful sabotage, and enemies edging toward love.
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Family illness · Workplace stress · Mild romantic content, including kissing
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