Safford Island: From the Ground Up
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Last published Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Reese Presley has lived her whole life in Vancouver, raising her younger brother after their mother's abandonment and their dad's death. Now that her brother has graduated from college, landed his dream job and is starting his own family, Reese has her life back. Only, she doesn't know what to do with.
When her firm expands to Safford Island, an elite island nation, she purchases a fixer-upper house to turn into her dream home. But Reese quickly realises that the house she bought needs more than a little paint and lawn mowing.
The Aussí's are known for their infamous wine production, vineyard and hotels. Valerie Aussì is their firstborn daughter, the one in line to take over this successful wine legacy. Only, her passion for construction is much greater. When Reese reaches out to Valerie for assistance with a fixer-upper, Valerie jumps at the opportunity to flex her muscles.
But what happens when more than just construction skills are tested? Will Reese recognise the difference between a contractor helping her to rebuild a house and a woman who might make her want to rebuild herself from the ground up?
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