"My daddy always told me you could never run out of second chances..."
Tegan Callahan has sworn off bad boys for good. Growing up on tour with her rock star brother, she knows first-hand the damage they can do. She's looking for a nice, safe, stable guy - until a chance encounter with a devastatingly sexy stranger makes her question everything she thought she wanted.
A troubled soul...
Ryland James arrives in Beachwood Bay on the run from his mistakes. He knows he's the last thing Tegan needs, but somehow, he can't stay away. There's something about her fierce beauty that draws him in - and makes him vow to protect her, whatever the cost.
A passionate destiny...
Their bond is undeniable; the stakes, higher than ever. But the past won't stay gone forever, and soon, Ryland must make the ultimate choice: will he risk everything he treasures in the world, or keep Tegan safe - and sacrifice her love forever?
*This book contains adult situations and explicit content. 17+*
(From Amazon.com)
My Thoughts:
This was a hard book to get into, at first, because it had a few lulls (at least for me) and several times, I actually considered stopping it (no pun intended). But I persevered and I'm glad I did because it turned out to be an enjoyable read. I really liked Ryland - I thought he was sweet, sexy and sometimes misguided in his loyalties, but I could see why Tegan fell for him. He's a charmer, but not in the thoroughly bad boy way. He does what he does to protect those he loves. Period. That's sexy and hot. Tegan is a little messed up when we first meet her; she's had a terrible experience with her previous boyfriend and it still haunts her. But when she meets Ryland, she discovers a reason to move beyond the past, beyond the pain, and learn not just to live again, but to love again. Two people who shouldn't make sense together somehow do and it's a sweet story filled with wonderful characters.
