His first love is back-with a secret-in this sizzling new Guthrie Brothers novella Colt Guthrie's high school sweetheart left town six years ago without a backward look. Charish almost broke him then, and he doesn't plan to let her finish the job now that she's suddenly back in Clearbrook. The only thing he wants from Charish is closure. But, grown-up Charish is tempting as hell, and with her compassion for an injured stray dog, there's no denying the way she still gets under Colt's skin. Letting Colt go was the hardest thing Charish ever did. Keeping him at arm's length now runs a close second. Their chemistry is explosive, despite his wariness. But, when Colt learns the real reason she's back, will he be the one to walk away-or can this sizzling summer be the start of something entirely new? Don't miss the other titles in the Guthrie Brothers series, including Don't Tempt Me and Worth the Wait.