What would you do for the one you love? Me? I traded my freedom for hers. But then she betrayed me and left me to rot without so much as a goodbye. You know how they say you need to forgive and forget? Well, I can't. I won't. In fact, I'm good with never laying eyes on Kenzie Michaels again. Unfortunately for me, life has other plans. So when the woman who ripped my heart out of my chest - and stomped on it for good measure - shows up in my town, I'm left dealing with feelings both old and new. And a single question that rules my every thought: Do I give in and fight for the future we were supposed to have?

One night. One bet. And now my world is turned upside down. Apparently, you're not supposed to fall for the rebound guy. Guess I didn't get the memo, because the first man I jump into bed with happens to be the one who sparks a flame inside my heart. With his rakish charm and Irish accent, he steals my sanity and inhibitions. It's not long before I'm dreaming of something more than a quick fling. The problem? Griffin Gallagher happens to be the one man my brother despises.

In life, you always learn one important lesson you’ll never forget. For me, it was to never have hopes and dreams. They could shatter into a million pieces in a matter of seconds. I’d lived by that one rule my entire life, until the day Harper and her little boy moved in next door. One look into her guarded eyes and a flame of hope was lit. Little did I know; her green eyes held more pain than my heart did. Breaking through the fortified walls she’d erected around hers would cause me more agony than I’d ever imagined possible. I didn’t know if two broken and bruised individuals could come together and create something beautiful out of nothing but shattered pieces. But I needed to find out.

My new neighbor ticks all the right boxes. Tall – check. Muscular – check. Tatted – double check. Until he opens his mouth. Adam is grumpy, rude, and obnoxious as hell. He’s the kind of guy who deserves double fisted middle fingers. And I really should tell him exactly where he can shove his insults. Instead, I bite my tongue. He intrigues me and I can’t fight the need I have to find out what caused the pain so evident in his dark eyes. Soon the thick hungry flames surrounding Adam consume me. I should’ve known better. Because when you play with fire, you’re bound to get burned.