Spring Dreams — Stacey Joy Netzel

When someone believes in you, there really is no place like home... Nine years ago, Alex Riley left home in handcuffs. Now he's back, sporting a chip on his shoulder bigger than the Grand Canyon -- especially when a freak accident with the town's beloved Santa Butch forces him into an Easter Bunny costume minutes after arriving. Worse, the man blackmails him into an extended stay helping out at the new teen center being built by the beautiful but righteous Ms. Emma Winston. Former social worker Emma Winston is used to dealing with surly teenagers in a composed, encouraging manner, yet her first encounters with Alex make her want to smack the man. His first day at her construction site, she's distressed to realize she also wants to kiss him -- even with his obnoxious attitude. She knows better than to fall for a bad boy who's made no secret he can't wait to leave the town where, for the first time in her life, she's planting deep roots. But the more she glimpses a good heart beneath his gruff exterior, the harder it is to remember they don't share the same dream. Join Alex and Emma on a heartwarming journey of love and forgiveness â€" get your copy of Spring Dreams today!