Troy Thompson has never pretended to be anything more than the guy you don’t bring home to Mom. Charming, confident, and a little too good with his hands, he’s made peace with being the town’s favorite cautionary tale. Until Nicole Adams—their secret fling turned impossible addiction—walks away. She wants commitment, stability, a future. The thought of her finding that with someone else? Not a chance.
Nicole told herself Troy was just for fun—a distraction with a killer smile and sinful talent for making her forget her own name. But when he shows up determined to prove he’s more than the town’s heartbreaker, she’s in trouble. Because this time, he’s not just chasing her body. He’s fighting for her trust, her laughter, and her heart.
And if redemption comes with a wicked grin and a promise whispered against her skin… she just might let him win.
A spicy, redemptive, small-town romance filled with sizzling chemistry, laugh-out-loud banter, and a reformed golden boy who proves forever can start with one very bad idea.
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Keywords: Canadian Author, blue collar, contemporary, small town Canada
For readers who enjoy: Jennifer Ryan, Joan Johnston, Kate Pearce, Linda Lael Miller, Lindsay McKenna, Diana Palmer, Maisey Yates, Vicki Lewis Thompson, Lorelei James.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Vivian Arend loves to share the products of her over-active imagination with her readers. She writes contemporary, western, and light-hearted paranormal romances. The stories are humorous yet emotional, usually with a large cast of family or friends, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Vivian lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband of many years—her inspiration for every hero and a willing companion for all sorts of adventures.