Best Selling Books by Juliana Stone

Spending Christmas with the Barker triplets just might be the craziest idea ever… Christmas in New Waterford might never be the same again. With Shane and Bobbi on the outs, Logan and Billie adjusting to sleepless nights and a baby who’s now mobile, things are bad enough. But with newly minted Hollywood superstar, Betty, planning a wedding in town, the potential for disaster is high. Their gramps has been sidelined by a fall and their father is ailing, so can these triplets get it together—and more importantly—get along? Or will they kill each other before the turkey is served? It just might take a miracle for them to survive the holidays without any injuries. With Matt Hawkins and a Simon or two along for the ride, this Christmas will be full of tears, laughs, reflection—and if Betty has her way—a wedding.

"He runs. She hides. No one can do it forever..."

Nessuno ha detto che tornare a casa sarebbe stato facile… Betty Jo Barker, pecora nera e portatrice di guai sotto ogni aspetto, è tornata a casa nella speranza di un nuovo inizio. Finalmente le cose iniziano a girare per il verso giusto fino a quando Beau Simon non arriva in città. L’uomo ha la capacità di premere ogni suo tasto, riuscendo a risvegliare emozioni morte da tempo e che preferirebbe lasciare sepolte. Sotto la superficie sa di essere a pezzi – le sue ferite sono profonde – e non può fare a meno di chiedersi: Beau Simon sarà colui in grado di guarirla? Beau Simon, la stella più luminosa di Hollywood, è giunto a New Waterford per un’unica ragione. È determinato ad avere Betty Jo Barker come protagonista del suo prossimo film. Sa che è perfetta per la parte, ma un precedente incontro potrebbe rivelarsi piuttosto difficile da superare. Mentre Beau sfodera il suo fascino nella speranza di conquistare questa donna complicata, si rende conto che non sarà affatto facile. Solo il tempo potrà dire se ciò che è sepolto nel passato potrà essere superato. O se l’amore potrà guarire tutto…

The book you''ve been asking for! Matt Hawkins, the tortured man you first met in The Barker Triplets, is finally getting his book! And more than a match for him, is Grace Simon. When love and pain collide, all bets are off... Grace Simon is a fixer. But fixing the men in her life has led to more heartbreak than she cares to admit to. She should know by now that some men are damaged for life. Yet Matt Hawkins awakes in her such a need to connect that it can''t be denied. Risking her heart might be the only way to help him, but it could also be the one heartbreak she will never get over... Matt Hawkins has never learned to deal with his painful past. He uses booze and women to forget and he sure as hell knows that ''forever'' isn''t in his future. He''s no good for a rich girl like Grace Simon. Yet he can''t deny the powerful attraction between them and his desire to be with her. Does he push her away knowing he''ll only hurt her? Or does he take a chance and hope that she''s the key to slaying his demons...

Juliana Stone continues Logan and Kira''s epic love story, first seen in Wrong Side of Hell. All Logan Winters wants is to be left alone with the woman he loves. But fate isn''t on his side, and the demon Lilith is not to be trifled with. She wants to know the secrets he will never give up, and he''ll do anything to make sure they stay hidden. On the run, with a secret of her own to keep and protect, Kira Dove must do whatever it takes to survive. But Kira and Logan soon discover that the path to salvation is littered with treachery, and they''ll each have to journey to hell and back to make sure their love survives the oncoming storm... Look for more from the League of Guardians in King of the Damned, on sale December 2012.

All’età di trentasei anni, Bobbi Jo Barker si ritrova a vivere una situazione che mai avrebbe immaginato: separata dall’unico uomo che ama e che amerà per tutta la vita. Disillusa, lascia la sua città per passare l’estate in Louisiana, sperando che la distanza possa guarire il suo cuore spezzato. Non le ci vuole molto per scoprire che scappare ha solo peggiorato le cose, e il peso del segreto che si porta dentro potrebbe schiacciarla. Shane Gallagher ha perso tutto ciò che conta davvero per lui. Di nuovo. Quando sua sorella gli fa una visita a sorpresa suggerendogli un soggiorno presso un bed and breakfast a Belle Adair in Louisiana, lui accetta la proposta, solo per allontanarsi dai problemi, dedicarsi alla pittura e liberare la mente dalla confusione. Quello che non si aspetta di trovare è proprio sua moglie, che lo ha lasciato tre mesi prima e che ora occupa la camera di fronte alla sua. Per un po’ di tempo l’innegabile attrazione che esisteva tra loro è bastata a unirli, ma la vita esige di più. Mentre i giorni diventano settimane, Bobbi e Shane dovranno ricordare il passato per lottare per il loro futuro e sperare che la lunga strada verso casa li conduca l’uno nelle braccia dell’altra.

Bobbi Jo Barker, una delle famigerate tre gemelle Barker, è sempre stata innamorata di Shane Gallagher. In passato, il sentimento che li univa era stato così potente e inarrestabile da travolgerli. Data la giovane età, non sono stati capaci di gestirlo finendo con il commettere molti errori che li hanno portati ad allontanarsi in modo inesorabile e a fare scelte che li hanno segnati nel profondo. Ora che sono passati anni, i due si ritrovano e sono cambiati: lui deve rifarsi una vita e lei sta per sposare un altro. Ma è davvero così tutto diverso? Davvero quel sentimento non esiste più? Basta una scintilla, una notte di fuoco per rimettere tutto in discussione e pensare di provare a darsi una seconda possibilità. Una seconda opportunità che potrebbe portare alla loro definitiva distruzione o a un futuro meraviglioso…

Honey Harrison has come to Crystal Lake for one reason only-to expose a secret and finally move on from a past that won''t let go. But ruining the Blackwells isn''t as satisfying as she wants it to be. And the heart she''d long buried is not so cold and black after all. Complicating matters is the most infuriating man on the planet. Nash Booker makes her crazy. And hot. And bothered. What''s a girl to do? Does this southern spitfire up and leave? Or does she face her fears and risk losing her heart... Nash Booker has no time for complications. He''s busy. Focused. He''s definitely not looking for a relationship. Which is why the new hire at his bar pushes every single button he owns. Honey Harrison is edgy, opinionated, prickly, and unfortunately for him, sexy as hell. She''s also hiding something. She''s the kind of woman he doesn''t need in his life. Yet he can''t deny the pull or his need to get her into his bed. For a guy who likes risks, she might be the biggest one of all-or she could be his biggest mistake. As Winter gives way to Spring, Nash Booker is about to find out.

It''s the book Julianna Stone fans have been waiting for: the story of Azaiel, the ultimate fallen angel, as he fights the forces of evil in a desperate attempt to save his true love. King of the Damned is one of the biggest, darkest, most powerfully romantic League of Guardians books yet. New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon says that Julianna Stone is "on her way to becoming a paranormal favorite." We couldn’t agree more. King of the Damned is a perfect read for fans of paranormal romances, and books by Christine Feehan, Nalini Singh, and Pamela Palmer.

Alto, tenebroso e tatuato, l’agente dell’FBI Hudson Blackwell è ritornato a Crystal Lake per occuparsi del padre morente e poi andarsene. Non crede in molto, a parte i suoi fratelli, il suo Dio e il suo paese. Gli piace la vita semplice che conduce e odia le complicazioni. Perciò, imbattersi nella ragazza che si è lasciato sfuggire in passato è una complicazione di cui avrebbe potuto fare a meno. Eppure le fiamme del desiderio bruciano ancora roventi e non sarà così semplice rompere i legami una seconda volta. E tutto questo lo spinge a chiedersi… Può un uomo che vuole solo andarsene trovare una ragione per restare? Rebecca Draper spera che la seconda opportunità che ha avuto nella vita possa rimetterla in carreggiata. Con un matrimonio fallito alle spalle e un figlio piccolo da mantenere, questa ex reginetta di bellezza non ha tempo per Hudson Blackwell, eppure incontrarlo risveglia delle cose. Cose calde. Selvagge. L’uomo le ha già spezzato il cuore una volta a tal punto che farsi coinvolgere da lui sarebbe folle. Però risveglia un desiderio e un bisogno così intensi che non può negarli. E le fa porre la domanda… Può una donna che desidera l’amore avere abbastanza coraggio da dare una possibilità all’uomo che potrebbe distruggerla?

Maverick Simon lost his mojo somewhere between the last film he scored and a nasty break-up with one of Hollywood’s elite. Burnt out, a vacation is just what this California boy needs. His brother’s empty house in Maine offers the perfect sanctuary. But plans go awry when he meets a woman who rocks his world in more ways than one. She’s not his usual type—she’s edgy, opinionated, and downright rude. But something about the prickly Charlie Samuels sparks his interest. Maverick must decide if that something is exactly what he needs, or if the smokin’ hot chemistry they share is nothing more than a vacation fling...

Link Major always gets what he wants. An ex footballer and heir to a fortune has made it easy. But the woman he''s in love with isn''t biting. He wants more than she''s willing to give. What''s a cocky Brit to do? The thing he''s best at. He plays dirty. More importantly, he plays to win. Elise Avery thinks there is no second chance at love for her, and doesn''t need the complication of a much younger man in her life. But he makes her burn like no other. She''s willing to embark on an affair, though she knows he wants more. As their affair heats up the real question becomes, is she brave enough to let him win?

The first three books in USA Today Bestselling series, The Family Simon by Juliana Stone! Share the love, laughter and tears and the occasional guest appearance by those crazy Barker girls!TUCKER: When all hope is gone, can love still find a way?Tucker Simon has given up on love. After a tragedy, it''s just not in the cards for him, and he wishes his family would get off his back. He''s fine--or at least he thought he was–until a family wedding forces him to address a few things, namely his date, Abby Mathews. She''s been put in the ''friend'' category, mostly because she deserves so much more than what he can give. But the more time that he spends with her, Tucker begins to think that maybe there is a chance for love after all...Abby Mathews has been in love with Tucker Simon since he walked into her family''s bar nearly a year ago. But he''s got baggage and heartache a plenty. His one-night-stands aren''t going to lessen that no matter what he thinks. Tucker needs a friend, but Abby wants to give him more, and as they navigate their way through a weekend in Florida, their attraction can''t be ignored. Abby has to make a choice. Does she cherish their friendship and take what she can get? Or does she go after what she really wants, which is Tucker''s heart...JACK: One night with the wrong woman can change your life....Jack Simon''s road to the White House has been a smooth one until a night with the notorious Donovan Jams becomes a roadblock he can''t escape. Suddenly he''s America''s number one story and it has nothing to do with politics. Jack''s tangled with this woman before and knows they''re no good together. The only thing they are good for is a four letter word...hurt. He should get on with his life and concentrate on his job. But that''s hard to do when the one thing standing in his way, is the one thing he wants the most...Donovan James, international singing sensation, has made her living singing songs about heartache and pain, two things she grew up on. But it''s time to set down some roots and the only man she wants is a man she''s all wrong for. A man she''s never stopped loving--Jack Simon. They''d had it all once, until they didn''t. And yet she can''t help but wonder if a second shot together just might be the game changer she needs. Or if old secrets can still ruin the only man she''s ever loved...MAVERICK: The woman he never saw coming is the woman who rocked his world...Maverick Simon lost his mojo somewhere between the last film he scored and a nasty break-up with one of Hollywood''s elite. Burnt out, a vacation is just what this California boy needs. His brother''s empty house in Maine offers the perfect sanctuary. But plans go awry when he meets a woman who rocks his world in more ways than one. She''s not his usual type--she''s edgy, opinionated, and downright rude. But something about the prickly Charlie Samuels sparks his interest. Maverick must decide if that something is exactly what he needs, or if the smokin'' hot chemistry they share is nothing more than a vacation fling...Charlie Samuels had always dreamed of leaving her small New England town for something bigger. But that dream disappeared the day her father died, leaving her to raise her younger brother and keep the family business afloat. Now a mechanic, she''s knee deep in grease and oil, and with a pile of bills to pay, has no time for someone like Maverick Simon--a guy who''s just passing through. She can''t deny the tall, brooding, sexy-as-sin, Maverick, causes her pulse to race, but she knows that he''s way out of her league....

"Tall, dark, and tattooed, FBI agent Hudson Blackwell has come home to Crystal Lake to deal with his dying father and leave. He doesn''t believe in much, other than his brothers, his God, and his country. He likes his life simple and hates complications. So running into the girl he let get away is one complication he can do without. Yet the flames of desire still burn hot and it''s not so easy to break ties a second time around. Makes a guy wonder ... Can a man who always chooses to leave, find a reason to stay? Rebecca Draper is hoping a second chance at life will get her back on track. With a failed marriage behind her and a young son to support, this former beauty queen has no time for Hudson Blackwell--yet running into him stirs up things. Hot things. Wild things. The man once broke her heart, so getting involved with him would be crazy. Yet he awakens a desire and a need so intense she can''t deny it. It begs the question ... Can a woman who wants love, be brave enough to take a chance on a man who could destroy her?"--Page 4 of cover

You Make Me Weak Tall, dark, and tattooed, FBI agent Hudson Blackwell has come home to Crystal Lake to deal with his dying father and leave. He doesn''t believe in much, other than his brothers, his God, and his country. He likes his life simple and hates complications. So running into the girl he let get away, Rebecca Draper, is one complication he can do without. Yet the flames of desire still burn hot and it''s not so easy to break ties a second time around. Makes a guy wonder ... Can a man who''s made a lifetime of leaving find a reason to stay? You Drive Me Crazy Coming home to Crystal Lake should be a walk in the park for famous race car driver, Wyatt Blackwell. He''ll collect an honor, see some family, and get back to his fast-paced life before anyone notices he''s gone. But when a fender-bender lands him in the local ER, the doc who treats him is none other than the prickly, straight laced, student president he screwed over at prom. Her dislike is evident but so are the sparks. Good ones. Bad ones. Hot ones. Regan Thorne refuses to acknowledge any of them and that makes it personal. Makes it challenging. Because Wyatt Blackwell doesn''t lose on the track, and he sure as hell doesn''t lose in the bedroom. You Rock My World Crystal Lake was supposed to be a weekend pit-stop for NHL goalie, Travis Blackwell. But a run in with his ex-wife makes him think twice. And though it''s probably not a good idea considering their history--married way too young, he''d been gone before the ink had dried on the divorce papers--he decides to stick around for the summer. Things are different now. He''s older. Not as wild. Some would say, even settled. He knows she was the one that got away, so he''s willing to overlook a few things. Like the fact she hates his guts and has every reason to. Call him crazy, but this hot shot goalie has just begun the game of his life. And losing isn''t an option. You Own My Heart Honey Harrison has come to Crystal Lake for one reason only--to expose a secret and finally move on from a past that won''t let go. But ruining the Blackwells isn''t as satisfying as she wants it to be. And the heart she''d long buried is not so cold and black after all. Complicating matters is the most infuriating man on the planet. Nash Booker makes her crazy. And hot. And bothered. What''s a girl to do? Does this southern spitfire up and leave? Or does she face her fears and risk losing her heart ... Nash Booker has no time for complications. He''s busy. Focused. He''s definitely not looking for a relationship. Which is why the new hire at his bar pushes every single button he owns. Honey Harrison is edgy, opinionated, prickly, and unfortunately for him, sexy as hell. She''s also hiding something. She''s the kind of woman he doesn''t need in his life. Yet he can''t deny the pull or his need to get her into his bed. For a guy who likes risks, she might be the biggest one of all-or she could be his biggest mistake. As winter gives way to spring, Nash Booker is about to find out.

Lily Davieux lives in a world most folks can''t see. An in between place of shadows and demons and vampires and witches. It''s a world where things that go bump in the night are real, and her family has navigated it for generations. As owner of the Black Gator--a beacon to the paranormal in the middle of Louisiana--she is a conduit to the otherworld and makes a living hunting rogue demons, staking naughty vampires and generally keeping the peace. It''s a solitary life not meant for everyone, but Lily is content. She gave in to love once and still carries the scars, which is why she won''t let it happen again. So when the devil himself walks into her bar, her first instinct is to kill him, something she promised she''d do if she ever saw him again. But Lucifer isn''t asking for her help, he''s demanding it, and when she finds out what it is he''s tracking, she can''t say no--their daughter is missing. As the hunt begins she vows not to tempt fate twice. Because in a world where nothing is as it seems, the only thing she''s sure of is that getting involved with Lucifer is a bad idea. And falling in love with him all over again will destroy her...

Coming home to Crystal Lake was supposed to be a weekend pit-stop for NHL goalie, Travis Blackwell. But a run in with his ex-wife makes him think twice. And though it’s probably not a good idea considering their history—married way too young, he’d been gone before the ink had dried on the divorce papers—he decides to stick around for the summer. Things are different now. He’s older. Not as wild. Some would say, even settled. He knows she was the one that got away, so he’s willing to overlook a few things. Like the fact she hates his guts and has every reason to. Call him crazy, but this hot shot goalie has just begun the game of his life. And losing isn’t an option.Ruby Montgomery is living the dream. Born on the wrong side of town, she now lives on the lake and owns a successful business. So what if it all sprang from blood money she’d gained in a divorce? From the outside it appeared she had everything, including a cute dog and a handsome boyfriend. Yet, all it took was one look from Travis Blackwell and her world turned upside down. The heartache she’d buried, the pain she’d ignored, and the desire that never left—all of it was there, simmering beneath the surface, waiting to explode. Travis was the one man Ruby needed to stay away from.So why was she finding it so hard to stay away?

Lily''s never needed anyone but herself. So when Lucifer decides to stick around topside because he thinks she needs his protection, he''s sadly mistaken. Sure the sparks fly between them, his touch drives her insane, but she''s lived without him for seventeen years, she can learn to live without him again. But as she navigates a new relationship with a daughter she barely knows, she begins to rely on Lucifer in a way that makes her vulnerable. And in this shadow world she lives in, vulnerability kills. Demons lurk. Vampires watch. And heavenly creatures cross the line. As forces gather against them, Lily can''t help but ask herself, can she survive this new family unit without losing her life? Or worse yet, the lives of those she loves.

"Coming home to Crystal Lake should be a walk in the park for famous race car driver, Wyatt Blackwell. He''ll collect an honor, see some family, and get back to his fast paced life before anyone notices he''s gone. But when a fender-bender lands him in the local ER, the doc who treats him is none other than the prickly, straight laced, student president he screwed over at prom. Her dislike is evident but so are the sparks. Good ones. Bad ones. Hot ones. Regan Thorne refuses to acknowledge any of them and that makes it personal. Makes it challenging. Because Wyatt Blackwell doesn''t lose on the track, and he sure as hell doesn''t lose in the bedroom. Regan Thorne can''t deny it''s desire she feels for sexy-as-sin Wyatt Blackwell--but she doesn''t have to like it. The man was singularly responsible for one of the worst nights of her life. The fact that he''s interested means nothing--she knows he''d use her and leave--and at twenty-nine she''s not in the market for a fling. But Wyatt Blackwell is persistent. His charm outrageous. Makes a girl wonder. Can she give in to her darkest desires and teach Wyatt a lesson at the same time? As winter approaches the sleepy town of Crystal Lake and things heat up, Regan begins to wonder if she''ll survive the storm she''s created, or if she''s doomed to fail"--Page 4 of cover

All her life, tomboy Molly Malone, has been one of the guys. When her brother decides to get married it means the gang will reunite, but more importantly it means Nate Jacobs will finally come home. With the impending nuptials looming fast and a family that can barely put together a grocery list, Molly will be tested like never before. To make matters worse, one look from Nate confirms he''s still her kryptonite and that her teenage crush is now something more. He''s only ever thought of her as ''one of the boys'' and to protect her heart, she''s determined to keep it that way. At thirty years of age, sports agent Nate Jacobs has got it all. Dream job, nice home, expensive car, and all the eye candy he can handle. But lately he''s realized something is missing. He just doesn''t know what it is. So, coming home to Crystal Lake for his buddy''s wedding is a welcome distraction. He can kick back, relax and get his head on straight. The only problem? Molly Malone. She''s still the pain in the ass she always was, so why is he thinking things he shouldn''t be? Like kissing her? Like what is underneath those baggy jeans? She''s also acting weird and that makes him wonder, what the hell is she hiding?

At the age of thirty-six Bobbi Jo Barker is in a place she thought she''d never be--separated from the only man she''ll ever love. Disillusioned, she leaves her home to spend the summer in Louisiana, hoping the heat will heal her broken heart. It doesn''t take long to figure out that running away makes things worse, and the secret she carries just might bury her.Shane Gallagher has lost everything that matters to him. Again. When his sister surprises him with a trip to a B&B in Belle Adair, Louisiana, he takes it, if only to get away, to paint and clear his head. What he doesn''t expect to find is his estranged wife staying in the room above him. The undeniable pull between them used to be enough, but life has a way of demanding more.As days pass into weeks, Bobbi and Shane will have to remember the past in order to fight for their future, and hope the long road home leads to each other.

Prequel to the League of Guardians series. Includes Wrong Side of Hell & To Hell And Back. With battle lines drawn and evil forces gathering in the shadows, the League of Guardians is all that stands between chaos and the human realm... Logan Winters, an elite hellhound shifter, wants to forget his allegiance to the League and the pain he''s suffered because of it. But when he''s ordered to retrieve Kira Dove from purgatory and bring her back to life, he can''t refuse. Not only will her death affect the balance between the realms, she''s also linked to a past he can''t forget. Kira Dove, a young woman murdered before her time, wanders the gray realm, alone and vulnerable. The one bright spot in her life is the memory of a mysterious protector who saved her once before. As she makes her way through this terrifying place, she can''t help but wonder...will he come for her again? As Logan races to save her, he knows he faces a nearly impossible task: How can a hellhound survive in the one place he shouldn''t ever be? The wrong side of hell... Bonus, To Hell and Back. Logan and Kira''s epic love story continues... All Logan Winters wants is to be left alone with the woman he loves. But fate isn''t on his side and the demon Lilith isn''t to be trifled with. She wants to know the secrets he will never give up and he''ll do anything to make sure they stay hidden. On the run, with a secret of her own to keep and protect, Kira Dove must do whatever it takes to survive. But Kira and Logan soon discover that the path to salvation is littered with treachery, and they''ll each have to journey to hell and back to make sure their love survives the oncoming storm...

With the legions of the underworld gathering and chaos close at hand, Sorcerer Declan O''Hara''s deadly skills will be tested. But nothing will sway him from his duty ... Rescued from eternal darkness, vampire Ana DeLacrux owes her life to a mysterious stranger who asks for only one thing--her absolute allegiance. She serves this master without question until Declan, the one man who can make her forget her vow, returns. His magic is stronger, darker ... more compelling than ever. His blood awakens a hunger she must resist, or risk deadly consequences. As Ana and Declan join forces, the streets of New Orleans become a dangerous place for both humans and the otherworld. And the most dangerous place of all is a road Declan''s traveled before ... the wicked road to hell.

Books 4-6 in the USA Today bestselling series, The Family Simon. Includes, TEAGUE, GRACE & COOPER, in one great boxed set! TEAGUE Teague Simon is a man at a crossroads. He''s no good around people and spending time alone at the family cottage will hopefully ease his burden. What he doesn''t need is the woman next door poking around his business making things worse. And what he really doesn''t need are her two young children in his face. How can they help slay the demons that haunt him? Sabrina Campbell is barely surviving and doing everything that she can to hide that fact. She takes care of her kids and keeps herself busy. She''s not looking for anything other than the chance to forget. But when Teague Simon shows up, looking as haunted as she is, she''s drawn to his pain. His loneliness. She knows his scars run deep, but so do hers. She should stay away and yet she can''t. Can these two broken souls somehow heal each other?GRACE When love and pain collide, all bets are off ... Grace Simon is a fixer. But fixing the men in her life has led to more heartbreak than she cares to admit to. She should know by now that some men are damaged for life. Yet Matt Hawkins awakes in her such a need to connect that it can''t be denied. Risking her heart might be the only way to help him, but it could also be the one heartbreak she will never get over ... Matt Hawkins has never learned to deal with his painful past. He uses booze and women to forget and he sure as hell knows that "forever" isn''t in his future. He''s no good for a rich girl like Grace Simon. Yet he can''t deny the powerful attraction between them and his desire to be with her. Does he push her away knowing he''ll only hurt her? Or does he take a chance and hope that she''s the key to slaying his demons ... He runs, she hides. No one can do it forever ... COOPER Most of America think they have Cooper Simon figured out--he''s the playboy with no morals and a taste for married women. Cooper''s fine with that because he''s got secrets he''d rather keep buried. Who knew that spending a few months in Fisherman''s Landing would screw with his head. Or meeting a woman unlike any he''s met before, would be the key to unraveling all of his secrets ... and maybe his heart. After a horrific accident Morgan Campbell is grateful to be alive. So what if her life didn''t turn out the way it was supposed to? She lives quietly and keeps to herself. But meeting the most arrogant, infuriating, and sexy man will turn her world upside down. Because not only is Cooper Simon out of her league, he''d never be interested in someone like her. Can she be brave enough to step out of the box and reclaim the woman she once was? Or is she doomed to live in the shadows forever ...

Beck Jacobs makes a living restoring and fixing homes. The only thing he can''t fix is himself. A part of him died the night his fiance was taken, and he''s accepted the fact he''ll live his life alone. What he doesn''t count on is Sidney Barrett, a woman more broken than he is. Surprised at the sparks between them, Beck has to decide whether he stokes those flames and lets them spread, or does he step back and let them burn to ash.Sid Barrett seems to have it all. Famous for being famous, she''s carved out a life for herself and made a fortune with her lifestyle brand. Burnt out, she escapes to Crystal Lake, her plan to relax and recharge the batteries. Local contractor Beck Jacobs, puts a wrench in that plan. The thought of embarking on an affair with a man like Beck scares her. But when your heart has already been shattered, is there anything left to break?

When all hope is gone, can love still will find a way?Tucker Simon has given up on love. After a tragedy, it''s just not in the cards for him, and he wishes his family would get off his back. He''s fine-or at least he thought he was--until a family wedding forces him to address a few things, namely his date, Abby Mathews. She''s been put in the ''friend'' category, mostly because she deserves so much more than what he can give. But the more time that he spends with her, Tucker begins to think that maybe there is a chance for love after all...Abby Mathews has been in love with Tucker Simon since he walked into her family''s bar nearly a year ago. But he''s got baggage and heartache a plenty. His one-night-stands isn''t going to lessen that no matter what he thinks. Tucker needs a friend, but Abby wants to give him more, and as they navigate their way through a weekend in Florida, their attraction can''t be ignored. Abby has to make a choice. Does she cherish their friendship and take what she can get? Or does she go after what she really wants, which is Tucker''s heart...