They both believe it's too late for love, but is it? Now that she's in her fifties, Stacy Roberts has given up on love. She's been divorced for ten years, her kids are all grown up, and dating seems like too much work. She's ready to just enjoy her life and do precisely what she wants, as soon as she gets through her daughter's wedding... Dave Harkin has just retired from the military. After years of being separated from his kids, he's looking forward to reconnecting with them and transitioning into a quiet civilian life, starting with attending his son's wedding. Thirty years in the military has made him accustomed to order and discipline, so when the mother of the bride comes crashing into him, he doesn't know what hit him. Stacy thrives on chaos and Dave loves structure. On paper, they shouldn't work. But with an attraction this strong can they meet in the middle to find love? "Independence Dave" is book three in the "Loving the Holidays" series, contemporary romantic comedies featuring couples in their forties and fifties. Expect strong men, independent women who know their own minds, meddling friends and families intent on matchmaking, and lots of steam. Each book in the series is a standalone with a happily ever after. Buy yours today!