Discovering Stella

Stella Walker is twenty-six years old and hiding from a past that haunts her on a daily basis. In a desperate attempt to escape the torment of her memories, she tries to rebuild her life and move on. She seeks the seclusion of a rural town and tracks down a distant relative who Stella knows will give help, but who is unaware of the past she is trying to flee. What Stella doesn�t anticipate, is meeting Lawson Drake. Lawson Drake is twenty-nine years old, a mechanic who owns an auto service and smash repair shop. When he comes across a broken-down car by the side of the road, he is intrigued by its owner � a caramel-eyed brunette who clearly has a score to settle, not only with her defective vehicle, but with anyone who tries to get too close. The thing is, Lawson wants close. He wants more than close. He wants as close as he can possibly get. Can Lawson help Stella to fix her broken heart, and discover herself again? From two-time Romance Book of the Year Nominee and bestselling author K.M. Golland comes a heartfelt, on-the-run, small-town romance with a Virgin River meets The Hating Game vibe. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover. Stella I left my life behind, a life I wanted to forget. Now I'm the new girl in town, and my plan is to lie low and start fresh. But the local mechanic—my new roommate—is not going to let that happen. Determined, relentless, and deliciously covered in grease, he's a distraction I don't need. Lawson Drake found me broken down by the side of the road, and instead of thanking him for fixing my car, I almost broke his nose. Lawson There's a new girl in town—my best friend's stepsister—and she wants to play hard to get. Luckily, I enjoy that game, and I'll play as hard and as long as she needs me to play. Determined, stubborn, and with eyes as sweet as chocolate, she's just the distraction I need. Stella Walker was broken down by the side of the road, and instead of thanking me for fixing her car, she almost broke my nose. "This is a beautiful story of love, of hope and of learning not to run away from your problems - no matter how hard they might be to face."~ Reviewer One event changed Stella Walkers life forever. One decision. One action. One split second. One mistake. Broken and desperate to bury her past, Stella moves to a small town and meets local mechanic, Lawson Drake. Hes kind, caring, and determined; everything she does and doesnt need. Hes also her new roommate, and he wants nothing more than to dig up what she has buried and set her free. But will she let him, or will she keep running away?