MaraJ87
Alex Rigsby never expected to find a home.
After a childhood spent moving through foster homes and a relationship that nearly destroyed her, she learned how to survive on her own. Starting over in a new city as a preschool teacher, she plans to keep her life simple-work, her chosen sister Mia, and the quiet safety she's finally built for herself.
Detective James Hart lives for the job. Known for his charm, his instincts, and his ability to keep things temporary, he's never been the kind of man who stays. Until Alex.
What begins as easy friendship grows into something deeper-late-night conversations, shared laughter, and a connection neither of them expected. But when danger strikes and the lines between their worlds blur, Alex is forced to face fears she thought she'd left behind, and James must decide if he's ready for something real.
For the first time in both their lives, walking away isn't the easy option.
Because some things aren't meant to be temporary.