She wrote him as the hero of her novel. Now he's back... and ready to rewrite their ending.

Julia Palmer never imagined her debut romance novel would come back to haunt her?until Mason Huntington storms into town, furious and demanding answers. The book that launched her career might now destroy it, as Mason threatens legal action, accusing her of using his life as inspiration without consent. But beyond the scandal, facing the man who unknowingly stole her heart years ago stirs emotions she thought she'd buried.

Mason is blindsided when his ex-sister-in-law accuses him of infidelity?with a bestselling book as proof. The fictional hero is unmistakably him?every detail from his past laid bare for the world to read. Determined to confront the author, he's shocked to discover Julia, the quiet girl from his past, is behind it all. Anger fuels his mission to hold her accountable, but the more time he spends with her, the harder it is to ignore the undeniable chemistry between them?or how his twin daughters light up around her.

Julia never intended to hurt Mason, and as their lives become entangled once more, old feelings resurface. But can love be built on a foundation of secrets and fiction? Or will Mason's trust issues and Julia's fears keep them from writing a new chapter?together?