A heart murmur is the secret sound beneath the steady rhythm - the quiet confession the heart makes when it can no longer beat in silence. Not loud enough to alarm, but impossible to ignore once heard.

"We could just . . . *do it*, you know," he says now, teasingly. "Clear all that sexual tension up with one quick ten minute session?" I seriously hope he's joking, but I'm not certain he is. Either way, I can't prevent the exasperated huff of laughter that escapes my lips at those words. "You must be dreaming if you think there's *any* sexual tension between us," I scoff. "Anyway, I'd rather not be another notch on your bedpost, thanks very much." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ruby Rafferty has won the ultimate prize - a luxury holiday in Crete! In theory, it couldn't be more perfect - endless sun, Greek food, an unlimited free bar . . . There's only one problem. The man she has no choice but to share the prize with. Lewis Sheridan may be ridiculously attractive, but he is also cocky, cynical, and comes complete with his own specific set of red flags. He's everything Ruby has never wanted in a guy, and she's not sure she can survive *one* day alone with him, let alone ten. It's *fine*, though . . . Their suite is massive, the cocktails are flowing, and Ruby can't help but notice how handsome and charming the hotel manager is. If only he didn't think she and Lewis were already a couple . . . Will forced proximity push our vacationers closer or further apart? Can enemies really become lovers? And what will happen if anyone realises they're technically on holiday under false pretences? I guess we're about to find out . . . Cover by @jspromcoms

To ten-year-old Belle, trust is a liability and kindness is a trap. After a lifetime shuffled between abusive and indifferent foster homes, she's learned that the only person she can count on is herself. Then, an arrest for vandalism lands her in the care of Eli, the oldest of six brothers, on their remote Texas ranch. The Ravenwood men are determined to break through her tough exterior, but they have no idea they're up against a lifetime of trauma. Every chore is a battle, every conversation a minefield. When her struggles at school escalate, it becomes clear that her defiance is a shield for something much deeper. This isn't just a story about a troubled kid finding a home. It's about six men learning how to raise a little girl who's forgotten how to be one, and that sometimes, family isn't about blood-it's about showing up. ---