Sunbreak Harbor is all sun-kissed sand, yacht parties, and salty breezes—until the Hawthorne brothers arrive with one follow the trail that might finally lead to their missing father. Jace Hawthorne is supposed to blend in. Easy. He’s got the charm, the smile, and the kind of confidence that makes trouble look like an invitation. Then she becomes his assignment. She’s smart, stubborn, and way too visible in a town where everyone’s watching… including the person who wants her gone. Suddenly Jace is playing bodyguard in board shorts, keeping her close through beach crowds, midnight marinas, and the kind of heat that has nothing to do with summer. The closer they get to the truth, the more dangerous Sunbreak Harbor becomes. And the more Jace realizes the biggest risk isn’t the threat stalking her—It’s how fast she’s turning his “temporary” into mine. One safe house. One too-small bed. One hot bodyguard summer… and a man who will burn the whole coastline down before he lets her be taken. summer fling that isn’t a fling • forced proximity • one bed • protector hero • flirty banter • “stay behind me” • found family brothers • high-stakes suspense • swoony HEA