A shy remodeler. A hottie bodyguard. And a kidnapping. Love can be so unpredictable. Welcome to small-town Northedge, where everyone leaves their doors unlocked, and bad guys are supposed to stay in big cities.
Gia Gomez thinks she has her love life figured out; until she finds her childhood nemesis in bed with her boyfriend.
Joe MacArthur, too sexy and too confident comes to Gia's rescue when her ex tries to force his way past her door. While Gia and Joe discuss what happened, she can't deny the sparks-flying attraction.
Heart sisters don't always know what's best.
Gia's quirky best friend convinces her that the neighbor next door would be the perfect rebound man. But Gia's not a game-player. Or at least she doesn't think she is.
Gia works construction. She can take care of herself.
That is, until strangers start following her and kidnap her. It must be a mistake; they can't be after her. With Joe and her friends' help, Gia escapes. Joe promises to protect her, but given the danger, they have to keep their relationship platonic from here on.
Yeah, right.
This is a next door neighbor, forced proximity, small town, bodyguard, romantic mystery suspense novel with humor, angst, and steamy scenes. Gia and Joe do not cheat, and an HEA is guaranteed.