My best friend’s sister was never mine to crave, but that sure as hell didn’t stop a troublemaker like me. I’ve wanted Rory Haven since high school. It doesn’t matter that I’m eight years her junior or that the feisty single mom is still way out of my league. She’s small town royalty, and the only thing royal about me is my last name. Being forced to work together day in and day out is the best kind of torture. I really should stop pushing her buttons, but I can’t seem to help myself. No matter how hard she tries to hide it, I hear the way her breath catches whenever I get too close. And when I throw down a challenge that I can do what her worthless ex never could, she can’t resist. Our chemistry is undeniable. But brick by brick, she’s determined to keep me out. I know a thing or two about building walls, and hers are as high as they come. Fortunately for us, I’m also good at knocking them down. Rory Haven doesn’t just own my heart—she owns me. Always has, always will. And if she thinks I’m walking away this time, she's about to learn I always fight for what's mine. *This book was originally published as Hometown Troublemaker in 2019 and significantly edited and updated in 2025*