Straight from the Heart (Crescent Bay Romance, #2)

Dreams and plans, that's Giana Lindstrom from the time she was a little girl spinning around in tutus and fairy crowns. Unlike her soon-to-be married cousin, she isn't ready to settle into married life and babies because, well, what about her dreams and plans? But lately she's been hitting deadends and disappointments and was still grappling with an endless stream of part-time jobs. And then there's that sexy deputy sheriff who likes nothing better than to tease her . . . and maybe do something more with her. Now, as the wedding of her cousin draws near, she can't seem to go anywhere without Mr. Hot Stuff turning up by her side, taunting and tempting. Ryan Cassidy, free and easy and sexy as sin, never considered the "L" word. No way, no how. He'd seen some bad marriages in his time on the force, including his own mother's second marriage. But from the moment he'd laid eyes on Giana reluctance turned into something a bit more magical, leaving him confused yet fascinated. Will they let down their guard and surrender? Maybe dreams and plans could include a happily-ever-after neither one of them had ever considered?

About the Author
Claire Hadleigh has been an avid reader ever since she opened that first Nancy Drew mystery years ago. She enjoys reading romance, mysteries and the classics, has taught writing at the college level and worked in academic and public libraries for over twenty-five years.
Hadleigh holds a Master's in English and a second Masters in Library Science. After facilitating several writers' groups, she decided to try writing a book, now with at least a dozen ebooks under her belt. Her other interests include gardening, photography, quilting, knitting, poking around New England's antique shops and finding the best dark chocolate she can!