Jordan must maintain her perfect, good-girl façade no matter what since her ex-husband destroyed her life, or risk losing even more. But when trouble walks through the door in the form of Cole Danielson - tall, dangerously hot, and in town for a few days only, Jordan can't resist a one-night stand.
Cole dreads this return to the town of his childhood, and he has no intention of staying longer than necessary. But when a gorgeous brunette with irresistible curves drags him into the restroom, he knows two things for sure - he will give her more than a hasty encounter, and she needs a hero.
Years ago, in school, Jordan knew Cole was as broken and lonely as she was, and she's never forgotten her first crush on the bad-boy who lit out of town as soon as he was old enough. Since then, she's learned to trust no one, and her only hope to right the wrongs in her life is to keep her head down.
In this town, Cole's previous crimes could come back to haunt him. But he'll be damned if leaves Jordan to face her demons on her own. No matter the risk.
Trigger Warnings: violence and referenced physical abuse (in the past) against women
She was his saving grace.
He was her forever.
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When Cole Murphy moved in next door to her, Brooke was least pleased by it. After one too many encounters that only pushed her initial impression of him being a royal pain, they obviously got off on the wrong foot.
Cole Murphy was the epitome of Bad, but good too - having recently left the Marines training camp, he had a fair share of scars. But Brooke Mathews made him forget about them. She pushed his buttons like no one else, and the nerdy girl next door with her curves completely took him for a toss. He never expected such an innocent beauty to be hiding underneath the feisty, short girl - she threw him off guard from day one.
Cole infuriated Brooke to no end, but woke something in her no other person had managed to - stolen kisses, steamy sessions and Cole's inability to keep his hands away from her characterize their journey of love.
He's been looking for something to call his, A face to call Home
She's everything he's ever wanted and more
And Cole's not planning to let her go any time soon.
**(Previously titled Neighbors)
**(READ AT YOUR OWN RISK - MATURE CONTENT)
(This is the first book of a series)