She was the love of my life and I broke her heart. Now she’s back in town with her sights set on me.
Willa and I were meant to defy the odds of young love. And the reason we didn’t was entirely my fault.
Three years ago, she left town, moved to another state for veterinary school while I stayed and became known as Landry’s grumpiest bartender. They’re not wrong—I’m a miserable loner. Keeping myself guarded became my only defense.
And it was working… until she walked back into my...
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She was the love of my life and I broke her heart. Now she’s back in town with her sights set on me.
Willa and I were meant to defy the odds of young love. And the reason we didn’t was entirely my fault.
Three years ago, she left town, moved to another state for veterinary school while I stayed and became known as Landry’s grumpiest bartender. They’re not wrong—I’m a miserable loner. Keeping myself guarded became my only defense.
And it was working… until she walked back into my bar.
Willa’s veterinary internship brought her home, and no matter how much I glower, brush her off, or walk away, she’s always there–persistent in her pursuit of closure—and friendship.
It’s torture. The worst kind of bittersweet agony.
Because I never stopped loving her.
But she’s not staying in Landry. And I can’t leave.
Pretending I’m not still in love with her might be the hardest thing I ever do, yet it might be the only way I’ll get through these next few months with my heart intact.
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