Sharing a beachside cottage with my brother's friend might be the worst idea ever, but bad never looked so good...

When I go on vacation to Cape Cod, it's supposed to be my opportunity to finish the romance novel I've been writing for years. I never expect MMA-fighting playboy Tony Romano to turn up on my doorstep.

Tony needs a place to lie low while he recovers from an injury. He's moody and vulnerable—a stark contrast to his usual fun, light-hearted self. I'm determined to help—and maybe find my own happily ever after—but commitment-phobic Tony isn't used to letting people in.

With every lingering touch and late-night confession, I break down more of his walls. But when it's time to return home, can our relationship survive in the real world?

Authors note: This is a short romance / novella with a complete standalone romance story of approximately 27,000 words.