The Deal With Love — Karla Doyle

They agreed to a hot summer fling. Falling in love wasn't part of the deal. ADAMFresh out of a bitter divorce, I jump at the opportunity to sublet my friend's rental in a sleepy, lakeside town. Four weeks in solo mode will reset my priorities to business, where they should have been all along. That plan changes when I catch my pretty neighbor spying on me while I work out. Sparks fly when I accidentally see her naked. Suddenly, my stay in the quiet, slow-paced town has the potential to be a lot more exciting and a lot less solitary…if Allison accepts my proposal. ALLISONA year after dumping my cheating, former high-school sweetheart, my heart has finally healed. I may never find true love, but I'm ready to move forward.  When the combination of my meddlesome best friend, unbelievably poor timing, and exceptionally bad balance leads to an embarrassing naked encounter with the attractive man renting my neighbor's cottage, I have a choice: Hole up in my house to avoid him, or accept Adam's invitation to be neighbors with benefits for the duration of his stay in Hope Harbor. Technically, he's old enough to be my father, but he's the furthest thing from it. This is the perfect summer fling, until my heart wants more… * a small town, age gap, steamy and sweet romance with a guaranteed happily ever after *