Charismatic bar owner

Rowdy Yates isn’t the kind of man women say no to. So when he approaches waitress Avery Mullins, he fully expects to get her number. But the elusive beauty has her reasons for keeping her distance – including a past that might come back to haunt them both.

Avery’s struggles

Avery spends her nights working for tips… and trying to forget the secret Rowdy is determined to unearth. But when history threatens to repeat itself, Avery grows to rely on Rowdy’s protective presence.

The growing passion

As the sparks between them ignite, she will be forced to choose between the security she’s finally found… and the passion she’s always wanted.