High school chemistry teacher Shelly Lewis is looking for love, passion and companionship. Given the extra padding on her petite frame she figures settling for companionship and deep caring would be enough. That is until she meets Jase, who sets her on fire and keeps the fire within her burning brightly. But she thinks she's better suited for someone more reserved and less handsome…someone like her widowed neighbor Drew. After a series of amazing dates and more chemistry than should be legal, Shelly realizes she can't settle for anything less than she has with Jase. Falling in love never felt so good or so right, but after one night of passion Shelly gets a glimpse of the demons haunting Jase and she has to wonder, who is this man I've fallen for? Will Jase be able to overcome his past and be the man Shelly needs? Will Shelly forgive his bad behavior so they can forge the future they have, ready or not? Note: The cover story is a sweet & sexy 8,000 word short story, with no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after! This book contains spicy love scenes, colorful language, and bonus stories for 18+ readers