Roger Smith has never felt for a woman the way he feels about Maria Lacrosse. She has him acting like a teenager, whose hormones are all out of whack. Together they are determined to keep matters between them pure, setting the example for their three teenage daughters, who are watching them very closely. While at the same time, they plan to enjoy this ride they are on, relish in the adventure they have found themselves in.
Sabrina Lacrosse, one of Maria's twin daughters, is learning all about what it is like to be in love. For the first time in her young life, she is involved with the young Tommy Harper. This man blows her mind and has her completely spellbound. Tommy lives on the other side of the country, making this love affair harder than most, but it also gives her the chance to really get to know him. He is unlike any guy she has ever known before, not at all like her father, which is a very good thing.
Savannah Lacrosse is learning all about what it means to start over again. After making her share of mistakes, she is now more than ever, determined to make a change. With the help of her therapist and her family, she puts her best foot forward to make strides in the right direction. Her biggest obstacle being her father and his constant criticism on her life choice. She is going to have to learn how to trust herself before she can trust anyone else again.
Melissa Smith, Roger's youngest, is also learning all about love and life. Tyler Jones and her are in a buddy relationship that is moving along at the pace she needs. She has to heal from the inside enough to understand that she can put her complete trust in the young man who refused to give up on her.
C. R. Riley doesn’t believe in rules when it comes to romance. Her books are bold, emotional, and unapologetically steamy, spanning tropes like enemies to lovers, grumpy/sunshine, secret pasts, and forbidden attraction. What ties them all together? Deep emotional connection, crackling sexual tension, and characters who love like it’s the only thing keeping them alive.
Writing across sub-genres, C. R. thrives in the chaos of big emotions, tough choices, and the kind of love that doesn’t come easy—but always feels earned. Her goal is simple: give readers stories they feel in their chest and remember long after the final page.