What do you do when your past comes knocking? Six hundred and ninety-five days. That’s how long it’s been since Jude’s fiancé broke off their engagement. With the help of his brother and his all-encompassing love for music, Jude glued the broken pieces of his heart back together, but when his ex shows up on his doorstep late one evening, Jude fears it will fall apart again. Two years ago, Vincent made a terrible mistake. He left the love of his life for stupid, ill-advised reasons. It took a traumatic event to bring what was truly important in his life into focus. Older and wiser, he’s now ready to do whatever it takes to win Jude back. Their chemistry is as explosive as ever, but will they be able to work through the real issues? Can trust once broken be rebuilt?

Promise Me We'll Be Okay

“You’re a great guy,” he added. He let his gaze roam over my face, and stopped at my mouth. He licked his lips and shifted in his seat.


“I mean it.” He leaned closer and parted his lips. Was he going to kiss me?


Benji cupped my cheek but gave me space to stop him if I wanted. My eyes drifted to his pouty pale lips. What would they feel like against mine?


I didn’t have to wait long to find out because between one heartbeat and the next, he pressed his mouth against mine. He was warm and vibrant and it was as if he wrapped tendrils of happy energy around me. I closed my eyes and kissed him back.


It was…nice. He didn’t set off any fireworks, but his lips were soft and tasted faintly of citrus. He hummed, and I allowed myself to enjoy it for a moment.


Until I remembered who had shown up on my doorstep earlier.


I pulled back and opened my eyes. “I’m sorry,” I said.


Chapter 5