Twenty-four-year-old Storm Darlington, wealthy mogul of Darlington Securities, decides to remove himself from his heavy workload in New York City and spend a month in Barefoot Beach, Florida. In Barefoot Beach, Trent Long is happy with his lifeguarding duties. He enjoys the sun, taking photos, and saving lives. But his world is turned upside down when Storm enters it. Sparks ignite the moment their two worlds collide. The only fly in the sunscreen ointment is Storm’s best friend, and retired Wall Street stock broker, Barbara Mullen. Storm is forced to rethink his romantic feelings for the sexy lifeguard when Barbara reveals some of Trent’s secrets. But there’s very little time to think because Barefoot Beach is threatened by hurricane Edwin. Threats also come from Barbara, who insists she’ll end her friendship with Storm if he doesn’t dump Trent. During the hurricane’s fury, Storm questions his relationship with Barbara, his busy life of finances in New York City, and the secrets he’s learned about Trent. Can Storm come to terms with all three? Will he be able to navigate the stormy waters of love, loss, and a possible future in Barefoot Beach?

Barefoot Storm

My own survival in Florida is questionable. I become broken over Barbara’s fury, and really don’t know how to repair the damage that has flourished in our fragile relationship. Truth is who can? Barbara is difficult, and always has been difficult. It’s her way or no way at all. Trouble always occurs when someone crosses her path, even when it’s unintentional, such as my relationship with the irresistible Trent Long.


A part of me wants to ignore her and go on with my life. Who needs her judgment and attitude, right? Who needs her asinine behavior and uppity badgering? Who needs her…


I do.Barbara has a way of balancing me, and repairing things in my life. She’s good for my stress. Honest. Noble. Respectable. I doneed her in my life, and always will.


Chapter 39