As Long As You Kiss Me — Cindy Ray Hale

Her abusive ex is making threats. But that just means she gets to finally date her long-time crush...even if it is just pretend.Quirky ice cream shop owner Sully Roberts is determined to look on the bright side of life. Sure, her abusive ex just returned and keeps threatening her. But she's going to focus on the positives--like how her late brother's best friend is now posing as her boyfriend to keep her safe. The fact that she's had a massive crush on the former Marine for years is just a bonus.Jackson isn't only attracted to Sully--he's keeping secrets from her, like the fact that he holds himself responsible for her brother's death. Pretending to be her boyfriend is nothing more than an opportunity to atone for some of his past mistakes. And if he has to kiss her as part of the ruse? Well, that's a price he's willing to pay.As they prepare to run her ex out of town with a series of spooky pranks, like rattling chains outside his window and releasing a mouse and a spider into his home, it becomes harder to remember this is all an act. Can their relationship survive not only her crazy ex, but the truth about her brother? Or will it be another casualty of bad choices?If you like sharp banter, swoony kisses, and small town sweet romcom edged with suspense, then you'll love this witty romance! Binge the entire series today!