Riding the Surf // Great Wave — E.L. Todd

Derek wasn't always the man he is now. After repeated mistakes, a life that lacks any morals, he finally feels remorse for what he did to Nancy, one of his closest friends. Now that all of his friends are paired off, the loneliness sets in. He wants -- needs -- to feel connected to someone. The only problem is, there is no one that catches his eye. Until Paola… A professional surfer with a confident attitude, Paola doesn't need anyone to take care of her. She's independent, intelligent, and beautiful. Derek immediately falls for her, and when she rejects him, he only works harder. He may have been a jerk in the past, but his bachelor days are over. He'll only have one woman, whether she takes him or not.