Not On Your Latte

You don’t fall for a man you’ve just met, never seen without a mask, or shared the same space with ONCE. Especially when you don’t even know his real name.

Under Remi Chastain’s “I don’t need a man” exterior hides a woman with a long-buried secret. She’s been hurt badly and has no desire for an encore, especially when it comes to her complicated history with love. Her experience was fraught with enough betrayal, infidelity, the worst form of low-life snake any one woman should have to experience, and a broken engagement to last her a lifetime.

Titus Wells is a work hard and reap the rewards kind of guy. He’s always been steadfast, with a loyal heart, a charismatic countenance, and an abundance of kindness to match. When his path crosses that of a dark-haired beauty with whiskey-colored eyes, her sharp wit and engaging personality bring out an attraction that will test every shred of willpower he has to remain the perfect Southern gentleman his mama raised.

This gun-shy girl needs to buy some time, sixteen days to be exact, and keep her focus on the prize… one event that will make every sacrifice worth the effort. She does not need to jump into anything with a man she just met at a masquerade, even if he makes her heart beat faster with every look. So what if he’s the first thing that’s given her hope for the male species in years…that doesn’t mean history won’t repeat itself. And she’s not sure she can survive heartbreak a second time.

Author’s Note: Slow burn. Second chances. Glorious, witty banter. Small-town vibes. Big, sensitive, sweet, softie of a hero. Gun-shy, nervous as a filly, heart-protecting heroine who can’t help the things that come out of her mouth. Steam Level: Lava. Suspense: Anxiety-inducing. Feels: Big time rush.