A long time ago I fell in love. She left—tore my heart in two. Now she’s back, and I’ll do anything to keep her. Women are trouble. I learned that the first time Kandra left. You know what she told me? That I couldn’t give her the life she wanted—a life of glitz and glamor. She left to model in the city, hit it big, and I thought I’d never see her again. I thought wrong. Now she’s back. She looks different, but deep down, she’s still the woman I loved—the woman I love. And this time, I’m going to make her mine.

I’ve been friend-zoned by the girl I like. Now she’s flirting with my brother. It drives me crazy—not that I’d say a word. My brother says it’s a ruse. She’s into me but has no idea how to get my attention. Luckily for her, her plan is working. She’s hiding something, and I don’t appreciate secrets. I especially hate lies. I’m not letting her close until she tells me the truth. Except the truth might destroy us. Because the secret she’s been hiding all this time … is almost unforgivable. And the second secret… It’s a bombshell that’ll change the life of every resident in Cross Creek.

I knew she was trouble from the start. Too bad I fell for her. Because I was right … about everything. I might be the youngest Lockhart brother, but I’m not stupid. When Noah goes behind my back and hires Lauren, my gut tells me something isn’t right about the beautiful, intelligent woman. When she uncovers a company secret, I rethink my doubts about her. When her ex pops back into her life, I’m on guard again. When her adorable daughter and snaggle-toothed, one-eyed dog melt my heart, I lose sight of what’s important. In the end, I should have gone with my gut. She’s trouble with a capital T. The question is, what do I do when I’ve fallen for her, already love her daughter, and my company needs her expertise?