Some things are too much to hide.
Penny knew this every time she looked in the mirror and tried to tame what her blouses could never contain.
At forty-six, she was well aware of the effect her curves had on people—especially younger men. Her confidence came not just from her looks, but from her experience, her power, and the quiet thrill of knowing she still turned heads.
Jack never thought his summer job would feel like temptation. Twenty-nine, cocky and sharp, he wasn't supposed to notice his boss's neighbor the way he did. But Penny made it impossible not to.
What began as a few chance encounters at the mailbox turned into longer stares, warmer greetings, and tension that hummed beneath every innocent smile.
There were rules about these things.
And this summer, Penny was ready to break every one of them.