Twelve years ago, James Hard made a mistake. He never asked Eliza to go to the prom with him, losing his chance with the curvy blonde. She left town for college and the big city. Now she’s back, and he’s not about to let her slip through his fingers again. She will belong to him. However, when he knocks her over with his bike, he doesn’t know if he stands a chance. Eliza remembers the Hard Boys’ reputation and she’s not interested in being another conquest, at least, she doesn’t intend to be. They’re older now, wiser, and being in James’s bed is better than anything she could ever imagine. He’s not like his brothers. James wants more—forever, but he doesn’t know how to get it without chasing her away.

With women throwing themselves at him, Caleb Hard never intended to settle down. But he secretly wants to find a woman and have a marriage exactly like what his parents have. The moment Lilly enters his world, he can’t get the woman out of his mind. Her mother’s reputation follows her everywhere, and Lilly is used to being whispered about. When Caleb offers her friendship, she’s more than happy to take it. What she doesn’t expect is for him to admit he wants a virgin like her. A perfect gentleman, Caleb doesn’t rush. He’s fallen in love, and this isn’t about sex. He wants forever, but he doesn’t want to scare her off. Is there any chance of them ever truly working?

Rome Hard is in love with his ex-teacher, Andy Evergreen. She entered his life ten years ago, and he’s tried to deny his feelings for her, but they won’t disappear. There’s only one way to solve this: get her to fall in love with him. She’s never fallen for a student, but Rome isn’t a student anymore. He’s a full-grown man, and he’s intent on making her realize it. One date, that’s all it’s supposed to be. She never expected what could come next. One look, one touch, and it all leads to more. She should resist him, but how can she turn away from him? He’s everything, and no other man has made her heart race. Rome’s all in, knowing this woman will be his wife and the mother of his children. But how far is he willing to go? Will Andy fall for the last Hard boy, or will her fears keep her locked up in her cage?