She came to the beach to heal. He came to hide. Neither expected to fall for the other. When Bridgette’s ex publicly humiliates her in front of half the town, she’s ready to escape the mess—and her broken confidence. Three weeks at a Texas beach barbecue boot camp might not fix her heart, but it could help her figure out who she is without everyone else’s opinions. Then she meets her smoking-hot instructor… the one who kissed her and ran. Keegan is only in town to lay low while his scandal-plagued life as a top Dallas surgeon cools off. He’s not looking for complications—especially not the bold, beautiful woman who’s suddenly in his class. He knows he should keep his distance. But she’s sunshine and spice, and he’s already burned. When a surprising family connection ties them together, Bridgette is determined to unearth the past to repay a debt of love. Keegan wants to protect his family secrets—but he can’t let her go it alone. As they dig into family mysteries and spend sun-drenched days side by side, their hearts start to open… until the truth Keegan’s hiding threatens everything. Can two people running from their past find the courage to build a future—together? A heartfelt, closed-door romance with forced proximity, sizzling tension, small-town charm, and big emotional payoff. Perfect for fans of Nicholas Sparks with a dash of Sarah Adams’ humor. You are guaranteed a HEA and no cheating.