by Melody Anne
First published 2013
Two years have passed since Arianna Harlow walked away from Rafe Palazzo, choosing self-respect over a love built on blackmail. She has rebuilt her life as a community college teacher, far from the world that nearly destroyed her pride. Then Rafe appears in her classroom during question time with only one inquiry: Will you go on a date with me? His unexpected vulnerability forces Arianna to confront feelings she thought she had buried. Meanwhile, Shane and Lia find themselves stranded together on an island when a tropical storm strikes, reigniting the passion between them. Rachel Palazzo discovers love in the most unexpected circumstances, though she never intended to look for it. Three women face choices that will determine whether the men who want them possess the strength to truly keep them. Each must decide if second chances deserve the risk of a broken heart.
Genres: romance, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance, new-adult-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Community College, Island
Period: Two Years Later
378 pages · Paperback · Gossamer Publishing
Content warnings: emotional-abuse, toxic-relationship