Short Synopsis
In the first book in New York Times bestselling author Roxanne St. Claire's Barefoot Bay series, when a hurricane destroys Lacey Armstrong's home, she realizes that all that remains in the rubble is opportunity; she decides that building a new hotel in the area is her key to a fresh start. And now nothing, especially not a hot, younger architect, is going to distract Lacey from finally making her dreams a reality.

Full Synopsis
When a hurricane roars through Lacey Armstrong's home on the coast of Barefoot Bay, she decides all that remains in the rubble is opportunity. A new hotel is just what Mimosa Key needs, and Lacey and her teenage daughter are due for a fresh start. And nothing, especially not a hot, younger architect, is going to distract Lacey from finally making her dreams a reality.

Love has already cost Clay Walker everything. And if he's going to have any chance of picking up the pieces of his life, he needs the job as Lacey Armstrong's architect. What's not in the plans is falling for the headstrong beauty. Her vision of the future is more appealing than anything he could have ever drafted for himself. Will Clay's designs on Lacey's heart be more than she can handle, or will she trust him to build something that will last forever?

"Pack this one in your beach bag and get ready for nonstop fun." ---Susan Mallery

"St. Claire, as always, brings a scorching tear-up-the-sheets romance combined with a great story: dealing with real issues starring memorable characters in vivid scenes." ---Romantic Times

"Lovely, lush, and layered. One of the best books I've read all year." ---Kristan Higgins

New York Times Bestseller