She came to the Keys to find peace. He's the storm she never saw coming.Still reeling from a painful divorce, schoolteacher Aubrey Wagner never expected to inherit a weathered seaside cottage-or feel drawn to the handsome but gruff local who offers to help her fix it up. But with hurricane season brewing and emotions running high, Aubrey is determined to start over, even if her heart isn't quite ready to trust again. Jake McLean has spent his life storm-proofing residential and commercial properties-and keeping people at arm's length. When the woman staying in his late mentor's cottage turns out to be far more than a summer visitor, Jake finds himself caught between the past he's never talked about and the future he's not sure he deserves. As the two work side by side, sparks fly faster than lightning on the horizon. But when a real storm threatens everything they've rebuilt, will they brave the winds together or let their fears tear them apart? Tropes: perfect for fans of kisses-only, heartfelt, slow-burn romance with grumpy sunshine chemistry, small-town coastal charm, and a swoony happily-ever-after.