by Robyn Carr
Part of Thunder Point, book 2
First published 2013
Mac McCain has built a good life as Thunder Point's deputy sheriff. He keeps the town safe and raises his teenage daughter while maintaining a close friendship with Gina James, another single parent navigating adolescent challenges. Their longtime bond deepens into romance, and suddenly Mac and Gina feel young again. They discover an intense attraction that surprises them both. Their relationship gains momentum as they blend their families and explore their feelings. Then Mac's ex-wife appears in Thunder Point without warning. Her arrival creates immediate turmoil for Mac, Gina, and their daughters. The unexpected visitor forces Mac to confront his past while protecting his present happiness. Gina must decide whether their new love can survive this test. Both parents worry about how the upheaval affects their children. Mac and Gina believe they belong together, but external pressure threatens to tear them apart before their relationship can fully develop.
Genres: romance, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Thunder Point
364 pages · Kindle Edition · Harlequin MIRA