Small Town Charm

Hazel Alvarez was an internet sensation…

…for a month or so. Hazel tried to leverage her hit YouTube song into a record deal, but it just wasn't clicking. Now she's back in good old Lyndale, tail tucked between her legs, to start her life all over again.

John Chapman is an archaeologist.

Or so he tries to remind his Senator mother who's prepping for a presidential run. Try as he might, he can't wiggle his way out of her upcoming political fundraiser, and if he doesn't bring a date, she'll find him one.

John and Hazel are just friends.

So there'll be no trouble at all pretending to date in front of his mother, sister, and the entire political elite of Dallas, Texas. It's not like they've been secretly pining for each other or anything.

The only thing going well for either of them is their friendship, and they're not about to risk it. Besides, Hazel just ran screaming from the spotlight. Dating a potential First Son is way more than she could ever handle.

Right?

This sweet & steamy short novelette take place between Third Time's a Charm & Criminal Charm.