One woman. One case of self-denial. One hunky best friend who wants a lot more.

Watching the man she thought she'd marry tie the knot to someone else spurs small-town waitress, Mandy Mattson, to finally pursue her dreams of opening her own restaurant.

But she can't do it alone. . .

Mandy's going to need the help of her sexy, long-time best friend, Frankie Smith. He has everything she needs—and more. She fell for him years ago, but has never allowed their friendship to evolve into something more. After all, he's "Frankie fall-off-the-tower Smith," and she has no intention of giving her heart to a dare devil like him. But what happens when Frankie asks Mandy to take the biggest dare of all?

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New edition date: June 2023

* * * This special edition includes book 2, Rum and Raindrops! * * *

One nature guide. One accidental forest fire. And one steamy investigator hot on her tail.

Life would be easy for Jen Kulak if she hadn't just burned down the forest she depends upon for her business's wilderness adventures. It would be even easier if she hadn't accidentally fallen head over heels for the fire investigator tracking her every move.

When the pressure on Jen heats up will she run like she has in the past? Or will she find the strength to fight the accusations that could cost her everything, including her own happily ever after?