It’s sundress season in Dragonfly Creek… and the good girl librarian needs an ex-con bodyguard—or a big, bruising cowboy to be her fake boyfriend. Maybe both.

I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life. Screwed up a career in the military, went to jail. Got some bad tattoos. Coming home to open a garage wasn’t one of them, because now I get to watch Haven Bingham work at the library across the street.

And one summer afternoon, when she’s been pushed to her limit, I’m right there waiting for her when she storms across the street and plants an unexpected but very welcome kiss on my mouth.

Now everyone thinks we’re dating.

Everyone knows she’s mine. Mine to protect, mine to worship.

And behind closed doors?

I get to teach Haven a thing or two about how good it can feel to have the full attention of the town’s bad boy.

A standalone opposites attract, small town romance with a suspense arc! Set in Canada's cowboy country, this book is high heat and full of heart, with an ex-con mechanic and an inexperienced but very curious librarian who has always seen the best in him.

Additional content notes: 

• This book begins with a prologue 12 years in the past that sets up gaslighting and attempted grooming of a 16yo minor (Haven) by a youth pastor. 
• It contains general descriptions of previous abuse multiple characters have experienced.
• There’s on page violence and sex.