NOTE: This book has been previously published but has undergone edits and revisions prior to re-release.

His sister's best friend. A part of the family. The love of his life?

Coming home for Gabe Monroe isn't a joyous occasion. He returns to say goodbye to his father, and he stays to honor the man's final request—take care of the family. He's completely unprepared for the attraction he feels for his sister's best friend and blames his grief when he gives into it. Only he can't blame grief the second time…or the third…or… 

Kate Pearson thought she was over her childhood crush on Gabe, but his return has all those feelings rushing back. Add in the toe-curling, mind-blowing sex…and Kate is well on her way beyond just a crush. Despite his constant meddling and insistence that they need to keep things platonic, Gabe makes her tremble with desire and yearn for forever with him. 

Even as Gabe begins to accept their blossoming relationship, Kate's past casts a shadow over their future as they realize he isn't the only one who's come home.Trying to protect the woman he's coming to love, Gabe risks losing everything. Everything he didn't know he wanted but, now, doesn't know if he can live without.