That Crush — Jillian Dodd

(not final)When Damon Diamond first laid eyes on Ainsley Archibald at fifteen, he knew it was more than just a crush. But with her four-year age gap and her indifference, he had to keep his feelings at bay. Three years later, everything has changed. Damon's no longer the boy she barely noticed-he's grown into a confident, irresistible man with one goal for the summer: to make Ainsley fall for him. Ainsley arrives at the Ozarks for her family reunion, eager to get back out there after a bad breakup. But the moment she lays eyes on Damon, everything shifts. He's hot, heading to college, and the chemistry between them is undeniable. What starts as harmless flirting quickly spirals into feelings that neither of them can ignore. Torn between wanting him and fearing the consequences of his age, Ainsley must decide if she's ready to risk everything for a summer of love. Because Damon isn't just after a fling-he wants her heart. Can they resist the pull between them? Or will this summer spark something that could last a lifetime?