Nicole Bertuzzi has always looked up to Derek and reached out to him when in a bind. When Nicole finds herself in a situation she'd rather keep private, there's only one person she can think to turn to: Derek. Secretly and temporarily living with him leads to a kiss that sends them down a path she had only dreamed of. Nicole was content being friends, but after that kiss? She can't help but want more.
EJ turns out to be more of a problem than they expected, but Nicole's past and Derek's public life as an athlete also interfere with their relationship, threatening to ruin everything. Can they manage to withstand the battles ahead or will they crumble and face defeat?
Lindsay Paige is the author of multiple romances, most of which are set in the south. She dabbles in young adult, new adult, and sports romances. She also enjoys writing books with characters who deal with anxiety and depression, issues which are close to her heart. Lindsay lives in North Carolina with her husband, daughter, and dog.