Landing my dream job was surpringly easy. Having to relocate to the small town of Hickory Hills, GA? Not so much. But I'm a woman on a mission, and nothing is going to get in my way. Until Noel Keller barges into my life. As a born-and-bred northerner, I have a lot to learn about southern ways. A fact that is on display every time Noel rescues me from some sort of mishap. It's hard to ignore the goosebumps when I hear that smooth southern drawl of his. Especially when he calls me honey. And don't even get me started on his athletic build. Or that confident smolder that's enough to overpower the southern summer heat, secretly fueling all my fantasies. But none of that matters. I'm here to do a job. That's it. I've been hurt before and I'm not about to go down that road again. Except plans have a way of changing. Even when you try your hardest to push them away.

There’s a thin line between love and hate. Good thing I have excellent balance. If only that was enough. Willa Hayes and I have a long history. We went from friends to enemies to frenemies…with benefits. The benefits part is our secret though. Not how I’d prefer it, but after what I did, I’m lucky she still talks to me at all. Our chemistry is undeniable. An addictive push and pull that has taken on a life of its own. One that fuels the long burning flame deep within me. None of our friends have any idea that she and I have been sneaking around for the better part of a decade. Neither does anyone else in our small Georgia town. And if word were to get out, that would be the end of us. That is, until Willa drops a bomb I never saw coming. It’s the last thing I expected – but also the perfect chance to show her who I really am. To be the man I wasn’t ten years ago. The man she deserves. This is our chance for a happy ending. It’s now or never. As long as I don’t screw it up again.