Classy Chassis

This story is set in Violet Rae & Fern Fraser’s Havenstone universe and is part of the Side Hustle multi-author series.

Sally
The plan was simple—fix up my ‘67 Mustang, film the rebuild for my struggling YouTube channel, and finally prove I can turn my classic car obsession into a real business.
The plan did not include Nolan West.
He’s all grit and grease, every inch of him hotter than a summer engine. He doesn’t talk much, but when those dark eyes lock on me, I swear he sees everything—my dreams, my fears… even the fact I’ve never let anyone get close enough to touch me.
Now I’m spending my nights in his garage, breathing in the scent of motor oil and man, and wondering if I’m ready to hand over more than just my keys.

Nolan
I don’t do distractions. Not in my garage, not in my life.
Then Sally walked in—sunshine in denims, towing a busted ’67 Mustang and a camera crew of one. She’s dead set on filming the rebuild for her classic car YouTube channel, and she wants my help.
I should say no. Instead, I’m giving her my time, my tools… and fighting the urge to be the first man she lets past all her careful walls.
I’ve been keeping my hands to myself for longer than I care to admit, waiting for the right woman. Looks like she just rolled into my shop.
From broke beginnings to business dreams, the real hustle begins after hours. Whether it’s garage startups or late-night gigs, these blue-collar heroes and heroines are chasing goals bigger than the next bill. When love throws them a curveball, they learn that building a future means risking their hearts.