Only Ever You — J.H. Croix

A swoony, small town firefighter romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!Meet cute gone wrong... or Maybe just right?Take One: I met Parker Reeves when I was seventeen. We shared a few unforgettable hours, but I told so many lies he doesn't recognize me the next time we meet.Take Two: A decade later, I'm the definition of a hot mess—soaking wet, stranded, and pulled from the ocean by none other than Parker. He's all rugged hero, firefighter instincts on full blast, and the kind of grumpy that's unfairly attractive.The list of reasons why falling for him is a bad bet for me is longer than a country mile. My baggage could fill a firehouse, and his growl is almost as fierce as his protective streak. But when I'm with him? For the first time, I feel safe. And that's all I've ever wanted.Perfect for readers who love: hotshot firefighters, second chances, slow burn, wounded hearts finding their way, small-town shenanigans, found family, swoony steam, just the right amount of angst, and a grumpy cinnamon roll hero who will do anything to protect the woman he loves.*A full-length, standalone romance.