Synopsis

[Alaina]

Bearded, bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: Alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon.
Knox doesn’t tolerate drama, even when it comes in the form of a stranded runaway bride.

Naomi wasn’t just running away from her wedding. She was riding to the rescue of her estranged twin to Knockemout, Virginia, a rough-around-the-edges town where disputes are settled the old-fashioned way…with fists and beer. Usually in that order.

Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn’t changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi’s car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected. The niece Naomi didn’t know she had. Now she’s stuck in town with no car, no job, no plan, and no home with an 11-year-old going on thirty to take care of.

There’s a reason Knox doesn’t do complications or high-maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomi’s life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into new trouble he can leave her alone and get back to his peaceful, solitary life.

At least, that’s the plan until the trouble turns to real danger.

[Heather]

I knew Knox was going to be a fun character from the first part of the book. I enjoyed his story. His fear of being broken is completely relatable. Keep people at arm's length and no pain can occur. Naomi is a fixer. Codependent is the first thought that came to my mind. she seems happiest when she can help others. I believe Naomi and Knox both needed to be rescued from themselves. Another part I loved was Knox being a barber. I haven't read about a barber before. I am hoping for a sequel about Lucian. I really am interested in his character. Hopefully, after Nash's story, it is the next book she releases.