Unexpectedly Us

All grown up, a new kind of game begins—this time, no one knows the rules.

I’m back home in the small town of Dawson, North Carolina trying to mend my broken life. The last thing I expect is to see James Langston — “Jimmy”, the boy next door and my childhood friend—at a rehearsal dinner.

It’s been years since we’ve spoken, and the boy I once played with is now a man I can’t ignore. With every encounter there’s a slow burn of desire I didn’t ask for. And with Jimmy, I feel something I haven’t felt in so long: safe. Every time I end up in his arms, I know only one thing—I never want to leave.

Jane Carver has been my dream girl since the days we rode bikes and talked all night under the stars. I just didn’t realize it back then. Losing her friendship has haunted me for years. When I run into her again, every look makes it harder to pretend she’s not the one I’ve always wanted.

But that creep of an ex-fiancé of hers is still refusing to back off. Watching any guy get too close sets my blood boiling—but this time, I’m not just standing by. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe…and finally make her mine.