I really don’t need a bodyguard—I run a small-town lavender farm, for bee’s sake! But I’m getting one anyway since my identical twin sister just booked the movie role of a lifetime and it’s being shot in my hometown. And guess who my new broody, tattooed protector is? None other than the guy I had a one-night stand with last month.
Correction: he’s the guy with the wicked mouth and heated eyes who ran out on me before the bang without so much as goodbye. And of course he arrives in my tiny hometown where the film is shooting right in the nick of time to save me from the paparazzi at the market. The coffee shop. The dress shop too. I’m trying hard to stay mad after the third time the sexy jerk rescues me.
Maybe just one night would relieve all this tension? But one night turns into another, and then into sharing hearts and secrets that are best locked up. Especially since he’s leaving and I’m staying, and there’s no way we can be more than a summer romance that ends far too soon.
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This book is about Ripley, a devoted sister determined to support her family’s lavender farm when her twin, Haven, lands a starring role in a movie filming in their hometown. While helping prepare for production, Ripley meets Banks in San Francisco, and their instant chemistry sparks a promising connection—until a case of mistaken identity and professional conflict causes him to abruptly ghost her.
What follows is a deliciously tension-filled bodyguard romance when Banks is assigned to protect Ripley during filming, as paparazzi constantly confuse her with Haven. The forced proximity trope shines here, delivering sizzling chemistry, emotional vulnerability, and heartfelt growth. Banks’ realization that he walked away from the wrong twin adds depth and redemption to his character.
Beyond the romance, the story beautifully highlights sisterhood, community, and unwavering family support. The bond between Ripley and Haven feels authentic and uplifting. Though the pacing slows slightly at times, the emotional payoff is worth it. Tender, romantic, and engaging, this novel blends warmth, humor, and swoon-worthy moments into a satisfying love story that lingers long after the final page.
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