The Wrench and the Wildflower

About this book

In the fading lumber town of Oakhaven, seventeen-year-old Tobias Finch is fighting a losing battle to save his family's auto shop from foreclosure. His only hope lies in winning the lucrative Autumn Jubilee classic car showcase. But when Clara Hastings, the mayor's daughter and Toby's estranged childhood best friend, returns from boarding school, old feelings and buried town secrets resurface. As Toby and Clara secretly team up to restore a rusted 1969 Mustang, they must navigate the bitter rivalry of the wealthy Mercer family, whose heir Julian is desperate to crush the Finches to earn his ruthless father's approval. Alternating between the present-day restoration and the fateful summer ten years ago that tore their families apart, the story weaves a tapestry of four teenagers grappling with legacy and loyalty. Toby's cynical older sister Mabel struggles to keep the business afloat, while Julian faces a moral crisis over his family's cutthroat tactics. With the Jubilee approaching, Toby and Clara must decide if their devotion to each other and their shared hopes can outrace the ghosts of Oakhaven's past.

Book details

Genres:

Classic Romance, Young Adult Fiction, Coming of Age

Language:

en

Published:

2026-06-20

Content rating:

PG-13