Celia is done with romance. Broken and betrayed, Celia returns to her home town, the last place she wants to be. She agrees to live with Trenton, her cousin’s best friend. Trenton is understanding and kind and completely hands off, no matter how much she begins to wish otherwise. Trenton has already loved and lost. The most important thing to Trenton is keeping his promise to his late wife. So it should be no problem when his new roommate stirs his protective side. He wants only to remove the shadows in her eyes, and tries his best to ignore the aching need he never thought he’d feel again. When a run-in with her ex rekindles her self-doubt, Trenton can’t resist proving to Celia how special she is. Only one night isn’t enough. The experience is hotter and more addictive than either of them could have imagined. Celia knows it would be best to run. That way Trenton can remain true to his memories. And she can prevent the wounds she’s buried since childhood from destroying them both. With angsty pasts healed through love, and heroes who are gentle everywhere but in bed, The Last Shot Tavern series contains interconnected standalones with no cliff hangers and all the steam. Amber Warden’s stories often include characters overcoming tragic pasts or current hardships and may include situations that not everyone would like to read. Content notes are included in the look inside to help you decide if this story is for you.