Poplar Place — Ellen Butler

The sleepy, small town of Denton, South Carolina, possesses the tranquil life Cara Baker craves, but will her reclusive tenant shake up her newfound serenity? Newly minted librarian Cara Baker effectively cuts ties with her tumultuous life in Pittsburgh and moves down to South Carolina, where she embraces the peaceful, laid-back style of small town living. Everything seems to be falling into place when Cara finds the perfect house to round out her new plans. Well…perfect except for the immovable hermit living on the top floor. She throws caution to the wind and buys the fabulous house -- hermit and all -- without meeting him. Eventually, by wooing her reclusive renter with notes and mouthwatering meals, he caves and invites her up to the apartment. Preconceived notions are blown out of the water, when she finds Danny isn't the Mr. Mole she envisioned. Sparks fly and libidos heat up as the two begin spending time together. Unfortunately, phone calls from her past bring Cara's summer idle to an abrupt halt. Will demons from a former life destroy Cara's newly established tranquility?