by Jill Shalvis
Part of Heartbreaker Bay, book 2
First published 2019
Willa Davis handles puppies at her pet shop when Keane Winters appears at her door. He carries a pink bedazzled cat carrier and wears frustration across his face. Keane needs someone to care for his great-aunt's difficult cat immediately. Willa recognizes him from high school, but he shows no memory of her. She remembers him as arrogant and heartbreaking. Now he seems different, less full of himself, but she questions whether she can trust these changes. Keane finds himself drawn to the beautiful shop owner who appears angry with him for reasons he cannot fathom. His aunt's cat proves to be a handful, living up to her reputation as a feline from hell. As Christmas approaches, Willa must decide if Keane has truly changed or if he will hurt her again. The holiday season brings them together through pet sitting duties and shared moments. Their past creates tension while their present attraction grows stronger.
Genres: fiction, romance, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
384 pages · ebook · Avon