Hundred To One: 2 (Cedar Tree)

Arlene Bowers is as tough as nails. She has survived a less than perfect marriage managing to move past it to run her own diner. Her abrasive exterior has always been a way for her to hide behind the darkness and pain that she has endured but a recent violent attack and several disturbing phone calls have that tight hold on her emotions wavering.Seb Griffin showed up in Cedar Tree eight months ago and was hired on at Arlenes Diner as a cook. An ex-con with secrets of his own Seb walks a fine line. Since he began working at the diner hes developed feelings for his fierce stubborn boss and the need to keep his distance from her to protect her is a daily struggle.When it appears that Arlenes past has come back rearing its ugly head while her defenses are low Seb steps up and claims responsibility for Arlene praying that he can keep her safe from whatever is coming her way.