When my best friend's older brother unexpectedly walks into my cozy bookstore, the spark of interest I thought I'd outgrown ignites into a passionate inferno. Back in our school days, we engaged in heated verbal sparring that concealed a deeper attraction simmering beneath. Before Ryan shipped off to SEAL training, we shared a secret, thrilling kiss that shook me to the core. No kiss since has measured up. Now he's back in town, and we've connected again. He left the SEALs with rock-hard abs and a guarded heart. But I still long to lose myself in his strong arms and amber eyes. Just when I think we have a second chance, a mysterious woman arrives - claiming Ryan abandoned her and his child years ago! I'm sure we belong together, but how can I trust him? Though he swears there's more to the story, seeds of doubt are sown. Will giving him a second chance only lead to greater heartbreak when he takes my heart with him again?