Love Hurts — E.L. Todd

Now that Mike and Cassandra are finally engaged, they move into their new home. Cassandra is in love with the new house, and Mike realizes he's finally found his place in life. His history was nothing but depressing.

Sean and Scarlet keep trying to have a baby, and when Scarlet tells Sean it's too hard for her, that he's putting too much pressure on her, he finally backs off. But a romantic night on the beach changes the couple's lives forever.

Andrew is insistent on taking Diane to the doctor to find a treatment for her tumor, even if the doctor says it's harmless. After information is revealed, the Prestons will have to make a decision about Diane. And it won't be easy.

Cortland continues to spend time with Monnique, and the more he thinks about it, the more he realizes he's fallen in love with her all over again. But when he walks by a newsstand and sees something unexpected, it changes everything.

Flynn finally gets his results from the HBO producer, but her interest in him has nothing to do with his manuscript. She makes it clear she wants him for his other attributes. After he rejects her, he has a run in with his ex, Zahara. The night ends with two women wanting him. But Flynn doesn't know what to do. Should he be honest and tell Hazel everything, or just hide it and hope for the best?

The Seventeenth Installment of the Forever and Always Series.