When a buddy hits on the woman Jensen has secretly loved since childhood, his days of being "the wingman" are over. A small town, friends to lovers, instalove romance Jensen I’ve always been the wingman. The great buddy. The teddy-bear guy women lean on. In elementary school, I was the kid passing notes between infatuated classmates. In high school, I was the guy telling a pretty girl that somebody liked her. In college, I was the icebreaker, initiating casual conversation with women in the bar, so that my buddies could ultimately take them home. Tonight’s no different, even though it’s my birthday. I’m still the guy enlisted to lay the groundwork so my friend can get laid. Only tonight is different. Because tonight, we’re in my hometown. In my bar. And tonight, the woman I’ve been asked to warm up is Bailey Burrows. That’s not happening. Yeah, I owe my buddy. The guy invested in my business when the bank laughed in my face. But I’m still not helping him hook up with the girl I’ve crushed on my entire life. If anybody’s taking Bailey home, it’s going to be me. * A Hope Harbor, small town, friends-to-lovers romance * In January 2022, some of your favorite contemporary romance authors are bringing you a sexy selection of brawny, hot Dad Bods, and the women who love their men with a little something extra to hold on to. These men may be built for comfort, but don't be fooled – they will stop at nothing to protect the women who've claimed their hearts.