A Hot Winter

Story contains explicit/steamy scenes that are intended for mature readers. *All books in C.J. Lake's Attraction Series are standalone novels with NO cliffhangers. Emma Slate married her high school sweetheart at twenty and lost him at twenty-two. Now she has built a cozy, safe life for herself that includes everything but romance. When Matt, a handsome young contractor, begins work at her house, she tries to ignore the spark between them and keep her feelings in check. Matt Winter should know better than to get involved with a girl who is moving out of state in a few short weeks. Especially one who is so guarded. There are so many reasons why he shouldn't go there...so why can't they stay away from each other? A sizzling love story from the author of Constructing Us . 265 pp 65,000 words About the Author C.J. Lake is a storyteller who is passionate about art, surfing, and skiing/snowboarding. Residing near the coast of Massachusetts, C.J. is currently working on a new book. Meanwhile, readers can check out her first novel, Constructing Us , which is the story of Andy and Tragan. Readers can get in touch via email (writercjlake@gmail.com) or follow C.J. on Twitter @brightbluesurf. Literature & Fiction; Women's Fiction; Contemporary Women; Romance; Contemporary; Holidays; Contemporary Fiction; New Adult & College