From New York Times bestselling author Corinne Michaels comes the first book in the Ember Falls series - a charming second chance, small town romance.***For as long as I can remember, Lachlan West has been my brother's best friend and the love of my life. Trouble is, he kissed me four years ago and then never spoke to me again.I was doing great pretending he doesn't exist until I was assigned to write an article about former college athletes, and I learn that Lachlan - now a sexy, single dad - is my first interview.Determined to wow my editor with an amazing football piece (have I mentioned I know nothing about sports?), I head to Ember Falls, ready to face my fears - and the man I love.The grumpy quarterback-turned-fireman wants nothing to do with me or my article. Yet somehow, I persuade him to let me follow him around for a few weeks, and even if he said yes just so I'd stop asking, I'll take it.But the longer I stay in his small town, the more complicated our story gets. The boundaries we set fall to the ground...along with our clothes.He holds me like I matter, touches me like I'm cherished and kisses me like he loves me.We both know I have to leave Ember Falls, and he'll never follow. I only wish I could write a different ending to our story.The first book in the Ember Falls series is a touching second chance romance packed with sizzling passion, witty humour and a small town love story that will warm even the coldest of hearts.TropesSports RomanceGrumpy x SunshineSmall TownSecond Chance RomanceSingle Dad RomanceFound FamilyThe Ember Falls Series:All Too WellHere and NowAgainst All Odds