She didn't ask for fireworks on her birthday ... but he's about to bring the heat.

Cassie Lane came home to celebrate her birthday ... not to face old scars. But when the party lights go out, she finds herself in the glow of Jack Carter, the rugged hometown heartthrob who just happens to be the brother of her high school tormentor.

Broad-shouldered and heartbreakingly sincere, Jack is nothing like his sister. But he's the one man Cassie shouldn't want. Now Cassie must decide if she can trust the man who makes her feel seen, or let old wounds steal the future she's always dreamed of.

Perfect for fans of curvy heroines, small-town romance, and the irresistible enemy's brother trope.

Bourbon & Roses Series

Bourbon in the glass. Roses in the air. Love in the Bluegrass has never been this intoxicating

From the roar of the Kentucky Derby to the quiet hum of Appalachian backroads, love blooms where you least expect it. In this swoon-worthy series of standalone romances, big-city lights meet small-town charm, and every couple finds their own happily-ever-after against the rich backdrop of the Bluegrass State. From country music heartthrobs to bourbon kings, horse farm rebels to mountain town dreamers ... each story is a shot of passion with a splash of Southern charm. Here, the stakes are high, the kisses are hotter than July, and the only thing smoother than the bourbon ... is falling in love. Opal Nicks delivers page-turning passion wrapped in Kentucky charm - where every hero is worth falling for and every kiss lingers like the last drop in the glass.