By the Bootstraps

Starting over was never part of the plan — but neither was falling for someone who makes it impossible to keep running.

By the Bootstraps is a heartfelt contemporary romance filled with fresh starts, emotional vulnerability, and the chaos of rebuilding your life when everything falls apart. After discovering her fiancé’s betrayal, the heroine is forced to start over in a small town where unexpected friendships, family complications, and undeniable chemistry begin changing her future in ways she never expected.

Alexa Martin delivers a warm and witty romance layered with humor, emotional depth, and lovable characters. Charming, empowering, and deeply character-driven, this story blends healing, self-discovery, and swoony romance into an uplifting contemporary love story.

Perfect for readers who love:
• small-town romance
• fresh start and self-discovery stories
• emotional contemporary romance
• witty banter and chemistry
• heartfelt, empowering love stories

Format: Paperback