Title: So Close
Author: Serena Bell
Genre: Contemporary Romance
The inn is her life. He needs to tear it down.
Auburn Campbell loves Beachcrest Inn. Working there saved her sanity as a teenager and got her back on her feet after a controlling relationship. So when Trey Xavier shows up, threatening to demolish Beachcrest, she’s ready to fight. Nothing riles her up like a hot guy in an expensive suit on a power trip—in the worst and best ways.
Trey screwed up. And now he needs this land deal or he’ll lose his business. He built his company from scratch so he could take care of his family the way his dad never did. But it would be a lot easier for Trey to stand his ground if Auburn didn’t tempt him so badly. He hasn’t wanted anyone like this in a long time. Maybe ever.
After a few days of summer sun, Auburn and Trey are both losing their heads—and maybe their hearts, too. Except they’re both out of practice at losing.
Only one thing’s certain: The Fourth of July in Tierney Bay will have plenty of fireworks this year.
Trey is such a charmer…
Keep reading to see the full Love Note!
Dear Auburn,
Happy Valentine’s Day, beautiful. This is our first Valentine’s Day together, and I didn’t want it to pass without getting a chance to tell you how much I love you. You mean everything to me, baby.
The first time I saw you, you were doing what you always do, which was helping someone else. And you were doing it the way you always do it, without even giving a thought to it. You just saw that that waitress needed help and jumped in. I think I kind of knew, right then, that you were something special (and it wasn’t just because you looked so hot in those leggings—although—what happened to those leggings? Bring them back, for the love of God!).
I don’t have to tell you what happened next … but I wouldn’t give up all those days and weeks of fighting, because going toe-to-toe with you turned out to be the most fun I’d ever had. And it taught me so much about what it means to be strong, and what it means to be vulnerable. You’vetaught me so much about those things. I was basically broken when you met me—I didn’t know how to love or be loved, and I didn’t trust that I could take care of someone in a way that really mattered. And you made me realize I could do all of those things.
Every day I get to spend with you is better than the one before it. I love waking up next to you, I love eating breakfast with you, I love taking beach walks with you, and you knowhow much I love all the other stuff. Touching you, kissing you, stripping you naked and putting my mouth on every inch of you—okay, yeah, gotta stop thinking along those lines, or this note isn’t going to get written because I’m going to come find you and …
Yeah.
But no. I want to get this all said because I know I don’t say it enough and I don’t want you ever to doubt it. I love you as much as it’s possible for person to love another, and I am so fucking grateful every day that I get to spend with you.
And now I’m coming to find you.
Love,
Trey
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USA Todaybestselling author Serena Bell writes contemporary romance with heat, heart, and humor. A former journalist, Serena has always believed that everyone has an amazing story to tell if you listen carefully, and you can often find her scribbling in her tiny garret office, mainlining chocolate and bringing to life the tales in her head.
Serena’s books have earned many honors, including an RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, Apple Books Best Book of the Month, and Amazon Best Book of the Year for Romance.
When not writing, Serena loves to spend time with her college-sweetheart husband and two hilarious kiddos—all of whom are incredibly tolerant not just of Serena’s imaginary friends but also of how often she changes her hobbies and how passionately she embraces the new ones. These days, it’s stand-up paddle boarding, board-gaming, meditation, and long walks with good friends.
susan becker says
love reading this blog it gives so much love the love notes they are the best
flchen1 says
This is so sweet! Love getting these peeks inside these relationships! Woohoo, Trey and Auburn!