Emory Kern has been in love with Ethan Barrett her entire life. From her childhood crush, to a teenage obsession, she fell in love with him. She's waited patiently for him to see her, notice her, and in turn, fall in love with her. When she is forced to put her heart on the line, she finally professes her love for him. Then, he broke her heart. Fleeing from everything she knows, she puts time and distance between them in hopes of forgetting the man she'll never have. Ethan Barrett is smart, strong, sophisticated, and can have any woman he wants. Except one. He has spent a long time denying his feelings for Emory, thinking they could never be anything more than friends. In one night, it all changes. But when her surprising confession catches him off guard, the always smooth Ethan, froze. He broke her heart and then she was gone. Time and distance has only intensified his feelings and desire for her. After eight months, Emory is back home. Her goal is simple, get in and get out, without any further damage to her heart. Ethan's goal is a little different. Second chances don't come often and he's not about to let her get away this time. Falling in love with her was easy, making her believe it will be the challenge