Impatiently Patient — Amelia Shea

How long would you be willing to wait for love?

Emory Kern has been in love with Ethan Barrett her entire life. From her childhood crush, to a teenage obsession, she fell in love with him. She waited patiently for him to see her, notice her, and in turn, fall in love with her. When she is forced to put her heart on the line, she professed her love, sealing it with an explosive kiss. Then, he broke her heart. Fleeing from everything she knows, she puts time and distance between them in hopes of forgetting the man she'll never have.

Ethan Barrett is smart, strong, sophisticated, and can have any woman he wants. Except one. He has spent a long time denying his feelings for Emory, thinking they could never be anything more. Until one night, when her surprising confession and the always smooth Ethan froze. He broke her heart and then she was gone. Time and distance has only intensified his feelings and desire for Emory.

After eight months, Emory is back home. Her goal is simple, get in and get out, without any further damage to her heart. Ethan's goal is a little different. Second chances don't come often and he's not about to let her get away this time.

Falling in love with her was easy, making her believe it will be the challenge…