Next Door to Everything

Harper thought moving into Flat 3B would be a fresh start—new space, new routines, and a quiet life she could rebuild in peace. What she didn’t expect was the little family living right across the landing.

Luke is a single dad running on exhaustion, responsibility, and sheer determination to give his daughter, Ellie, a steady life. He doesn’t ask for help. He doesn’t let people in. And he definitely doesn’t have room for a new neighbor who’s warm, patient, and far too easy to talk to.

But Ellie has other plans.

One lost toy. One helping hand. One small moment at a time… Harper begins to weave herself into their world—school runs, shared meals, and the kind of everyday closeness that feels like home. As Luke’s carefully guarded boundaries soften, both he and Harper must face the same terrifying question:

What if the love you’ve been searching for isn’t far away at all… but right next door?

Continue reading Next Door to Everything if you like:

• Single Dad Romance

• Neighbors-to-Lovers / Close Proximity (across the landing)

• Slow-Burn, Cozy Domestic Moments

• Found Family + Community Warmth

• Grumpy, Protective Dad x Gentle, Patient Neighbor

• Child Matchmaker vibes

• Healing, trust, and “home is a person” romance

Steam Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (slow-burn tension + heartfelt payoff)

What readers are saying (swap these with your real reviews when you have them):
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Soft, cozy, and emotional—this love story felt real in the best way.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The single-dad + neighbor dynamic melted me. Ellie is a gem.”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Quiet moments, big feelings, and a found family that hits you right in the heart.”