Hello, universe!

I'd like to invoke my right to change my mind.

XXO,

Caro

This summer is all about Rick, me, and a second chance at us. See, he's my high school sweetheart, the one I let go. I'm the breaker of his heart and the queen of the friend zone. I had reasons way back then, but now I'm ready to grow old and beautiful together.

If only he believed me.

If only I had a partner to help me prove I've changed.

Enter Jesse: beach bar owner and savior of mermaid brides. He's my new boss, a win-Rick's-heart brainstorming machine, and the calm through my calamities. He's exactly who I need ... until he's who I want.

Rick is solid, a love based on years of friendship, while Jesse is a fleeting rush of chemistry on summer vacation. I'm a one man kind of girl.

The universe has a sense of humor. Or maybe she misunderstood?

Beauty and the Beach is a heartwarming romantic comedy novella. Prepare to fall in love with swoon & sizzle but no cheating, explicit content, or profanity.