Cade McDonnell showing up on her doorstep is the last thing Julia Montgomery expects-or wants. When he walked out on her five years ago, he left her shattered and broken, and she had vowed to never let anyone that close to her heart again. Her life is finally back to normal, and she has found a way to move beyond the tragedy that tore them apart. The only problem is that seeing Cade brings an avalanche of sweet memories... Walking out on Julia was the hardest thing Cade had ever had to do. He blamed himself for their loss, and he blamed himself for ever getting involved with a woman that he knew was too good for him. He left to become a better person, to be worthy of a life with Julia, knowing when he came back he’d be a changed man. Now he’s ready to offer her everything he has and to convince her that this time, he’s here forever, if she’ll surrender her heart... Part of the "Summer Fire: Love When It's Hot" boxed set and free for newsletter subscribers.