Travis

It's all Travis Hale has. a significant position as the town of Pelion, Maine's head of police. Looks that regularly and consistently make women fall at his feet. He has two adored nephews and a niece, as well as a family that has largely forgiven him for a string of bad choices made years ago. Though his history may be filled with regrets and poor decisions, his future seems bright and boundless.

That is, until the new man in town crosses him in an unexpected and unacceptable way.

A person who, it turns out, may be even more destructive to Travis's well-laid plans—albeit in a completely different way—has a sister. Not that there's really a chance he'll fall for the birdseed-eating, smoothie-making crazy lady. She’s not even his type. A untidy history and a set of untamed hair characterize this Californian plant woman. Furthermore, she is only spending the summer in the city and is engrossed in her infatuation with the flawless Gage Buchanan.

And if Travis is capable of anything, it's that he will not settle for second best. never more.

The life of Haven Torres collapsed. Alternatively put, it burnt completely down. With her brother as a generally willing co-pilot, it seemed like a good idea to get in her vehicle and go off on a cross-country excursion.

Haven is optimistic that this summer will be remembered when they are hired at a posh lake town in Maine that has an elite tennis and golf club. Particularly if she manages to pique the interest of her current infatuation and the most eligible bachelor in town. Even the kindest, most upstanding, perfect of men aren’t opposed to summer flings, right?

But when she meets the local police chief—all swagger and arrogance—and learns of her brother’s scandalous misdeed, she knows that Pelion is just another town where their stay is best . . . short-lived. Nevertheless, she and Travis develop an odd connection, and Haven discovers that the attractive police officer is more than just a pretty face—he has layers. It's not as though she will peel any of them. He is just her friend.a buddy who will scratch her back in exchange for her scratching his.

It seems simple enough. She’ll help him make her brother sweat a little. And he’ll help her win over Gage. But before either Travis or Haven knows it, simple turns complicated, friendship gets flipped on its ear, passion faces down perfection, and they both discover that sometimes you have to lose it all to find exactly what you need.