Will Never Fade — Jenna Sutton

For Phoebe Werner, the management trainee program at Riley O'Brien & Co. represents a new beginning. She's finally healthy, and she is trying to enjoy life while she can. She never expects to run into Garrett Gale at a New Year's Eve party. The handsome hotelier is the only man she wants… and a reminder of what she can never have.

Years ago, Garrett enjoyed one memorable night with Phoebe after months of fantasizing about her. And then, she disappeared. She ignored his efforts to contact her, and he did his best to forget her. Now fate has brought her back into his life and his bed. But who knows how long she'll stay there?

With Phoebe's fears threatening to ruin their chance at happiness, Garrett must convince her that they're meant to be. He can't let Phoebe walk away with his heart again.

This novella is roughly 42,500 words. It can be read as a standalone.