HarlowI’d started to dread going to work. Until each shift began with a sultry smile from the hottie in a hard hat.

My work in the ER was stressful. Add a longer walk in the sweltering Florida sun because of a hospital remodel, and there was no motivation to go.

Well, except for him. All bronze and beautiful, he’s a fantasy come to life.

But if a guy like that wanted to settle down, it wouldn’t be with someone with my baggage. Doesn’t matter.

I’m too smart to hook my dreams on another blue collar Beefcake. Any man for that matter.

Those only come true in romance novels. But I can still look.

Right?HarrisonWhat was I thinking, starting a construction business in Florida? Even dollar signs couldn’t tempt me to arrive at the work site early. But she could.

I thought the oppressive heat had melted my brain. Is this beauty a mirage? No woman has ever gotten me excited for merely a glimpse of her.

Yet I keep building the wall between us. Flirty moments are all I can chance.

There’s no place in my life for more. As much as I’m dying to make her mine.

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