Twelve years ago, Ben Fielder's childhood sweetheart ran out onhim, and his broken heart asn't held another woman since. Duringthe annual pilgrimage to his hometown, he finds something sweeterthan cookies behind the counter at the bakery�Tally's back intown, and his response to her makes it clear the only flaw in hisheart is that it's still full of her. Tally Castle knew twelve years agoshe wasn't good enough for Westard's golden boy. While Benmade a success of himself out in the real world, she made an evenbigger mess of her life. The one good part of limping home was thathe hadn't been around to witness her walk of shame. Now the onlyman she's ever wanted is back, assaulting her brittle defenses withgoofy smiles and serious kisses. To protect her heart, Tally mustremind herself his presence is only temporary. To heal both theirhearts, Ben must convince her this is only the beginning of theirsecond chance.

Lex Perry had it all. Fame. Fortune. A once-in-ten-lifetimes love with a brilliant, beautiful, battle-scarred goddess. And an addiction that was done sharing his attention. He survived. His fall from grace never stopped fans from throwing money and panties at him. All he lost for his weakness was the heart Gin—the woman, not the booze—took with her when she left.