Claire Donovan has officially sworn off dating. After one too many disappointing matches and dead-end situationships, she makes a simple promise for Lent: no dating, no flirting, no distractions. This spring, she’s focusing on work — specifically organizing Maplebridge’s massive Easter egg hunt, a city-wide event that brings thousands of families together every year. The plan is simple… until Nate Sullivan walks into the first committee meeting. A steady, kind-hearted city employee and devoted single dad, Nate is assigned to help coordinate the event logistics. Between weekly planning meetings, late-night emails, and lunch discussions about Easter prep, Claire discovers that working together feels dangerously easy — and a little too comfortable. But Claire made a promise. And Lent isn’t over yet. As the weeks leading up to Easter unfold, their friendship deepens into something undeniable. With a no-dating rule, growing workplace chemistry, and an entire town depending on them to pull off the perfect spring festival, Claire and Nate must decide whether some connections are worth the risk… even when falling in love wasn’t part of the plan. No Dating For Lent is a cozy small-town slow burn romance filled with emotional tension, gentle chemistry, and a heartwarming Easter love story perfect for readers who love mature romance, single dad heroes, and quiet love that grows one moment at a time. Perfect for readers who love: Slow burn romance that REALLY burns slow - Single dad hero energy - Coworkers-to-lovers chemistry - Small town spring romance vibes - Mature characters (40+ romance) - No-dating pact / personal promise trope - Community event & festival romance - Low-angst, cozy emotional stories - Gentle first-kiss payoff If you enjoy: Small town romances, emotional slow burns, seasonal love stories, and cozy contemporary romance full of heart — you’ll feel right at home in Maplebridge.