Too Hot to Handle

I’ve always believed in happily ever after, until he walked out on me without a word and left behind a lifelong memory in his place. Writing a humorous and fictional account of our time together helped me cope and captured a bigger audience than I could ever imagine. When that book brings my muse right back into my life, keeping my distance is useless. I made a vow to protect and serve my community. Becoming a cover model was never part of my plan, but one viral photo in the middle of a hurricane changes all of that. And brings her back into my life.

I’m a determined man who knows what I want and how to get it, and that doesn’t involve letting a woman under my skin. I’ve got rough edges and one heck of a wall around my heart, and for a damn good reason.

Molly was supposed to be untouchable. I made that vow to her older brother when she moved away from home. Doesn’t matter how hard she makes things. Or how badly she wants me. It can never happen. But one kiss is all it takes....

Stability. Commitment. Love. I want it all, and I refuse to settle for anything less. Being stood up by a blind date? That's par for the course. I knew the pitfalls of putting myself out there…again. But why waste a sitter and good night out when there's a hot guy licking his wounds at the bar just a few feet away?