No Need for Forgiveness

Galveston has always been Lake Schramm’s home away from home. In town to play fiddle for a former Navy buddy’s wedding, he gets roped into helping an old friend for just one gig. It’s there he meets Susannah Denham--beautiful, intriguing, and into him in a way no woman has been before. When she offers not only her company but her body for the night, he can’t take her up on the offer fast enough.

One night stands are nothing new to Susannah. Relationships bring obligations and effort she’s not interested in. She’s built her life on being free, and her career on being talented. It worked for her right up until Fort Worth, where rumors derailed almost all her hard work--and nearly ended her life. Lake proves irresistible, though, and surely just one night won’t hurt?

Unbeknownst to her, Lake isn’t the one night stand type. Back in San Antonio, thrown together by professional obligations, they quickly realize there’s no staying apart. When Fort Worth rumors come to town, the only way to protect her professional reputation is publicly acknowledging their relationship. Lake’s lack of experience and Susannah’s fear of being owned immediately cause their fragile peace to fracture. Never have two people been more suited to each other…or worse at being together.