A hilarious opposites attract romance where a swoony bartender who has sworn off relationships finds himself struck by the sassy beauty sipping on his cocktail... until she admits to be searching for a man to appreciate her extra curves in a very permanent sense. I used to believe love was easy to find. My whirlwind romance would begin once I was ready to take the plunge. Spoiler alert—every failed first date on record suggests otherwise. Just when I’m beginning to fault my lofty standards, Garrett Foster saunters onto the scene. The football star turned bar owner is quick to volunteer his services. He vows to deliver the best version of Mr. Right—just to prove first impressions deserve a second glance. I’d question these seemingly selfless intentions if Garrett’s reputation didn’t answer for itself. Shameless flirting aside, it’s well-known that the established bachelor doesn’t plan to settle down. Ever. He treats commitment like a bad habit he kicked in college. That makes him a very eligible sidekick. At least until his actions start speaking louder than words. Almost to the suggestive tune that he’s making me miss on purpose. Or maybe I’m just falling for the guy who claims that he’s not the one for me…

Ridge Carter's hockey career might be over but his purpose and passion are reignited when Calliope Porter escapes her past to start fresh in Knox Creek. Some might consider Ridge's interest to be extreme. He's just protecting the one he plans to make his. Permanently. And that begins by moving Callie next door... \—- This existence I'm surviving passes alongside the bars of an invisible cage. Until one night when there's a choice I can take. I flee those oppressive barriers without a backward glance. The adjustment is a steep incline. Unknown obstacles lurk in every direction. But those twists and turns are part of my journey, which makes them treasures to cherish. The most meaningful of them all is crossing paths with Ridge Carter. The former hockey star is intimidating but irresistible. He's the opposite of the men I've been raised to fear. Rather than restrain my newfound freedom, he shows me what it means to thrive. That gives me the courage to wade deeper. Ridge's stony exterior rarely cracks, except for me. He's different when I'm nearby and I like that. A lot. It has me seeking him out, but I never have to look far. Maybe I should question his close proximity that has little to do with him living next door. I choose to trust instead. Ridge acts like I'm a bigger score than any goal he made on the ice. But the experiences he's giving me are just the beginning. And once again, a single choice has the power to change everything.