Available October 2025

He never planned to see her again. She never planned to return.

After twelve years apart, Oliver Kerrigan was stunned by the strength of his feelings when Demi-Lyn Shaw returned to Cypress Bay. Back then, they were only kids. Now she’d grown, and the attraction between them was impossible to ignore.

When Demi came back to Cypress Bay after her parents’ tragic accident, the last thing she expected was to find her childhood crush practically living next door. Add in their nosy neighbor, and she wondered why she ever thought coming back to her parents’ lake house was a good idea.

But vandalism, threats, and a violent break-in prove she brought more than just her parents’ belongings. An unknown enemy will stop at nothing to take what belongs to him.

As the danger escalates, Oliver must decide if he’s ready to fight for more than his memories—and risk everything for the woman who may be his only chance at love.