Brady Gleason is uptight, overcautious, and impossible to outwit.

Which makes him perfect for me, since I’d rather wrestle a raccoon than date again.

Teaming up to run the school play in exchange for event space is a win-win.

Until it isn’t.

His snark gets under my skin and I can’t help but push back, poking just to see him bristle. I just didn’t expect to tease out his wild side or crave being the reason he loses control.

Moving to the small town of Campfire was supposed to be my fresh start. No men, no distractions, no reminders of the past I’m trying to escape. But Brady, buttoned up high school principal by day, reluctant muse for my artistic mischief by night, makes me want to break every rule I set for myself.

But as soon as I do, someone tries to use our relationship against him.

Now, I have a choice: let my past mistakes define me… or take a chance on the one man I never saw coming.

Small town. Big sparks. And one impossible-to-ignore attraction that just might set us both free.