Tides of Passion

<p>When my best friend's older brother unexpectedly walks into my cozy bookstore the spark of interest I thought I'd outgrown ignites into a passionate inferno.</p><p>Back in our school days we engaged in heated verbal sparring that concealed a deeper attraction simmering beneath.</p><p>Before Ryan shipped off to SEAL training we shared a secret thrilling kiss that shook me to the core.</p><p>No kiss since has measured up.</p><p>Now he's back in town and we've connected again.</p><p>He left the SEALs with rock-hard abs and a guarded heart.</p><p>But I still long to lose myself in his strong arms and amber eyes.</p><p>Just when I think we have a second chance a mysterious woman arrives - claiming Ryan abandoned her and his child years ago!</p><p>I'm sure we belong together but how can I trust him?</p><p>Though he swears there's more to the story seeds of doubt are sown.</p><p>Will giving him a second chance only lead to greater heartbreak when he takes my heart with him again?</p>