Broken Dreams — Dawn Pendleton

Rainey Daniels has been keeping a secret since she left her hometown, three years ago. The death of a friend's father, though, has her questioning whether or not running away from her past is what's best for her future. Add sexy Chris Baker in the mix and she's even more unsure. After all, life is short. Baker is an all-around good guy with a great sense of humor struggling to keep his new bar afloat. And he always thought Rainey was hot, even when she carried a few extra pounds in high school. Hell, he thinks she's too skinny now. He knows she's hiding something, too, but when he pushes the issue, she pushes him away. He tries not to care; she only wants a summer fling, right? But when her life is threatened, he realizes he may just be in love with her… and then he learns her secret. Can they find love together before it's too late?