Truce: Declan

She just needs a place to stay.

A better man wouldn't take advantage. But I will…

When my friend Jaxson talks me into hosting my high school ex-girlfriend for a few days, I'm not exactly thrilled.

Katie might have had a good reason for breaking up with me—and I do consider college a good reason—but I can't deny that the memory still stings.

Yes, she's in town for her aunt's funeral, and yes, I know the Blue Sky Resort is renovating, but it still stings.

The problem is, I forget all about it when she comes waltzing through the front door of our office.

That's my Katie. Gorgeous, sweet, nervous Katie.

Now, a published romance author in need of a shirtless cover model…

She wants me for the job, but I want her in return.

How convenient that there's only one bed in my house…

This is an extended, spicier version of Truce: Declan, which was originally published in Seeds of Love: A Romance Charity Anthology to Benefit Ukraine.