When a girl returns to her hometown for a few months before starting her dream job across the country, she decides it's the perfect time to finally break her bedroom dry spell—and she knows exactly who to ask for help. Her best friend since second grade just happens to be Wyatt Rivers, a charming, devastatingly hot cowboy with a reputation for never staying put, but when their fake-dating lessons get dangerously real, both of them start wondering if there's more at stake than they bargained for. What unfolds is a deliciously steamy friends-to-lovers romance full of chemistry, genuine connection, and all those swoony moments that make you forget why either of them thought leaving was a good idea. This is the kind of book that'll make you believe in second chances and the power of sticking around for someone worth staying for.

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Warm country romance with slow-burn tension, sultry R&B undertones, and indie folk sincerity. Think lazy summer nights, stolen glances, and the electric pull of crossing a line with someone you've always known. Acoustic guitars meeting modern pop hooks—comfortable yet dangerously alive.