Late Bloomer — Meg Benjamin

Strong Blooms Take Time.Gray Temple is an angry man. He's been suspended from the family law firm over a disputed divorce settlement, and he's hiding out in Konigsburg, Texas, working at his brother's BBQ joint and living in his cousin's old apartment. Even as he nurses his fury at the injustice of it all, Gray suspects he needs to pull himself together. He just doesn't exactly know how.Amanda Sunderland is a little angry herself. She's short two employees at her garden store and trying to deal with the possibility that her son's wealthy father may want custody for himself and his new fiancée. When Gray offers his services as temporary help, Amanda's happy to grab him. As the two get to know each other better, grabbing takes on a whole new meaning. The heat between them makes Gray begin to see Konigsburg's charms and Amanda begin to rethink the advantages of staying single.But when Amanda's son Vic and his best friend Daisy Toleffson disappear, panic hits Konigsburg. Can Gray and Amanda find the kids? Can Gray win back his reputation? And can he stay with Amanda if he goes back to the family firm?It's Konigsburg, y'all. Anything can happen.