When my best friend's older brother unexpectedly walks into my cozy bookstore, the spark of interest I thought I'd outgrown ignites into a passionate inferno.
Back in our school days, we engaged in heated verbal sparring that concealed a deeper attraction simmering beneath.
Before Ryan shipped off to SEAL training, we shared a secret, thrilling kiss that shook me to the core.
No kiss since has measured up.
Now he's back in town, and we've connected again.
He left the SEALs with rock-hard abs and a guarded heart.
But I still long to lose myself in his strong arms and amber eyes.
Just when I think we have a second chance, a mysterious woman arrives - claiming Ryan abandoned her and his child years ago!
I'm sure we belong together, but how can I trust him?
Though he swears there's more to the story, seeds of doubt are sown.
Will giving him a second chance only lead to greater heartbreak when he takes my heart with him again?