Life and love are always better at the beach… Karin Riley is a single mom who, after an ugly divorce, has been happy to take a break from men altogether. But from the moment she first meets the gorgeous Paul Cartwright, she can’t get him out of her head. He’s tall, ripped…and has the sexiest freaking smile she’s ever seen. And despite his reputation as a man who doesn’t do “serious relationships,” Karin can’t help but say yes when the unbelievable happens and the irresistible homicide detective actually asks her out. Paul Cartwright is a hard-nosed cop who’s always put his work first and everything else second, including women. Though he’s drawn to Karin from the instant he sets eyes on her, it’s clear she isn’t a hook-up kind of woman, and his past has taught him that’s all he’s cut out for. But she’s his brother’s neighbor and friend, which means they see each other often. And each time they hang out together, Paul only wants her more, until fate finally persuades him to stop fighting the inevitable. Still, despite the best of intentions, things don’t always go as planned. After life deals Paul an unexpected blow and he ruins his shot with Karin, it’s obvious she won’t be giving him a second chance. But he’s determined to earn her trust again…and get that “re-do” that he wants so badly—even if it means letting go of his emotional lockdown. Karin Riley owns him, heart and soul, and Paul’s ready to do whatever it takes to win her back…and make her his.