Amber Ridge is a quaint and cozy town. Just where Aspen Davies can travel several states, room with a friend, and leave her ex and controlling mom behind. She can find a nice cafe and continue to write her romance novels.
Jesse Hayes feels he's doing the right thing by letting a room to his friend, Aspen. The long and unusual hours he works as a police officer will give her privacy while she familiarizes herself with the town. He prefers to keep a distance between them. After all, she is hurt from a breakup, and it is impossible not to be interested in her.
For such a cute town, not a single restaurant or cafe serves good coffee. Matter of fact, it is awful. The English lady who owns a tea and coffee house makes the best pies but needs lessons on how to make a good brew. It will be a great hangout for writing and a place to keep her away from gorgeous and wonderful Jesse.
Aspen begins receiving texts from her hard-to-handle mom. After replying with her new address, her mom claims Luke, former boyfriend, needs to see Aspen. That would not happen on her watch. Why did Aspen give her mom the address? Mistake number one.
Space in town is tight when her mom shows up. Discovering that Luke has a criminal record, Jesse's hackles rise when Luke is also spotted. Aspen pretends it's manageable, but her nerves are shivering, her writing is not happening, and doors and windows need to be locked.
A hug and more attention are offered from Jesse, when the danger mounts. It's okay, they're just friends. Really good friends, which is a perfect way to start something more if they can both drop their guards at the same time.
At the same time, Luke, with the help from another, plots to have or let no one else have Aspen.
Increasing danger, Aspen's faltering confidence, and Jesse's badge make a combination of safety and an opening for romance.
Happy reading,
Dawn
