If You Run — Sibyl Eisley

Fifer Parry has had a crush on Cecil Hatchfeld for months, ever since Cecil started working as her stepdad's assistant. Cecil's tall, handsome, and slightly mysterious -- and once Fifer actually talks to him, it turns out they really click.

But even though she might have found the right guy, it's neither the right time nor the right place for Cecil. He's leaving for the opposite side of the country in a matter of weeks, and he's certain that he doesn't want to come back. Fifer can't let a potential Mr. Right disappear so soon…

So, she packs her bags and joins him on a cross-country road trip.

It would be the perfect solution, except Fifer has a life waiting for her back home, over two thousand miles away. Cecil's convinced a long distance relationship wouldn't work out. But Fifer can't ignore their deep connection, both emotional and physical, and she'll do whatever it takes to prove him wrong.

** Please note: This book contains mild sexual content and frequent profanity. **

This is a complete story â€" no cliffhanger â€" but it is the first in a series about the residents of Bright Park. It is near novella length at approximately 30,000 words.