Slow Summer Kisses

Anna Frazier is used to living life at 100 mph, but being downsized out of a job in the financial industry has her permanently stalled. With nowhere to go, go, go, Anna hails a cab to her grandparents'' neglected New Hampshire camp to plan her next move. It seems like a good idea—until she realizes there''s no takeout to be had and the boy next door has grown into a sexy but surly recluse.

Cameron Mayfield knows he can kiss his peace and quiet goodbye when Hurricane Anna blows in. She was loud and bossy as a ten-year-old—and besides developing some attractive curves, she hasn''t changed. Cam''s not looking for a relationship, especially not with a woman like Anna. He nearly broke down on that road once before. So why can''t he stop thinking about her?

It''s not long before their sizzling attraction leads to smoking-hot kisses. But as the days get shorter, Anna must decide if she''s found a new road to happiness, or just taken a detour.

25,000 words