Fourteen years ago, Josie and Tyler shared one perfect night together that left her with more than just memories. Unable to find him, Josie raised their daughter alone before marrying and later divorcing a man who gave her a son, but not the love she needed. Now, as a single mom in the small town of Singing River, Josie has built a life rooted in resilience, caution, and fierce devotion to her kids. She’s also built walls around her heart. Unconvinced love is on the canvas of her life, Josie isn’t sure she can risk what she’s fought so hard to create. But Tyler’s presence stirs up not only old longings and new possibilities, but also fear. When Tyler shows up in Singing River, shocked to find he has a child, he weaves himself into their everyday world to make up for lost time. He wants this family—his family—and a second chance with the woman he’s never forgotten. From family dinners to late night confessions, Tyler is convinced the universe is about to give him everything he ever wanted. The question is, will Josie?

Cassie James came to Singing River with two things in mind: forget her cheating ex and discover who she is again. What she didn’t plan for was running into a handsome stranger at the local bar—a flirty stranger with tattoos and poetic tendencies. Liam Davis has shadows—ones he’s buried beneath wit and charm. He masks them well, or so he thinks, occupying his time with four things: his dog, music, his bar, and whatever helps him forget. But Cassie James sees through his facade. They might have agreed to friendship, but Liam’s finding the walls around his heart don’t stand up to a woman like her. Then there’s the bucket list they agree to complete . . . together. With each item checked off, the line between friendship and more is harder to find. He’s the person she didn’t know she needed, and she’s the one he’s terrified to want. Now Liam has to decide—let her in and risk losing everything again, or walk away from the only person in two years who’s made him want to try. Just Between Us is a friends-to-lovers, emotional love story between a broken man and the woman who truly sees him.