It’s tough to grasp a second chance at love when you’re holding on to the past.After his wife died in a car accident, bestselling author Hunter McCaffrey stoppedwriting—and stopped living. He’s rented a beachfront cottage to try to get his head onstraight, and start the long climb up from his pit of despair.Instead of pounding out a first draft, though, he runs the beach, drinks away his pain,and tries to ignore the vibrant woman in the cottage tucked next to his.Still floundering months after the loss of her adventure-junkie husband, Sylvie Chasehopes some beach relaxation will help her decide what to do with the rest of her life. Insteadshe’s wondering what to do about her unexpected attraction to Hunter, who makes her bodylong for the feel of his arms around her.As Sylvie drags Hunter back to the land of the living, soon they’re agreeing to a shortfling. Just to get past their sorrow, not because it means anything. But when emotions get inthe way, it’s a struggle to leave the past behind and dare to love again.Warning: This story has plenty of sun and sand, with an energetic golden retrieverthrown into the mix. Prepare to laugh and cry and cheer for two people who deserve asecond chance at love.