For years Lexie has kept everyone at arm’s length. Her heart is so guarded it’s almost impenetrable. Until Nick. When the geeky teacher moves in next door, Lexie finds it increasingly difficult to ignore her attraction to him. To protect herself, she pushes him away, convincing herself that hurting him isn’t a big deal. She never imagined him leaving town. Or how much she’d miss him when he left. Desperate to make amends, she follows him to his hometown, determined to do whatever it takes to earn his forgiveness. Even if that means sharing her deepest secrets. As she opens up to Nick, she begins to imagine a future she’d never dared dream of. Now all she has to do is let her guard down and take a chance on love …