Barbara C. Doyle

Samantha and Chase are neighbors though they work differing shifts which is why for the longest time; they had little to no interaction with each other until Sam's dog broke the fence and was having quality time with Chase's dog. Not how Sam thought she would be spending her Tuesday, breaking up Apollo's fun time with Chase's dog, Bailey doesn't make her day any brighter considering Apollo's sex life is more active than hers. Why does everything happen on Tuesdays?

After being dumped by his ex and former best friend, Emily, Chase moves to the next town over for a fresh start. Unbeknownst to him is that his neighbor is an Emily look-alike with a dog. Part of his fresh start is working at Black Oak bar while fixing cars in his own garage in his spare time until he can get a loan from the bank to start his own mechanic business. Emily's brother is doing everything possible to prevent Chase from achieving his dream business.

Sam has a few dilemmas of her own. The largest being that he casual boyfriend broke up with her only six weeks before her brother's wedding. If she doesn't have a plus one, she will be one of the few people there without a date and the loser of the family. Her pride is too big to allow that to happen. She goes on numerous dates trying to find someone she can take with her. Oh and on potentially hazardous one at Black Oak bar where her neighbor works and saved her. Twice. Yet, he's still angry at her every time they cross paths. She can't figure out why. Yes, she didn't fix the fence as he pointed out to her causing puppies.

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So much for a white knight. He's more like the villain who steals the knight's shiny armor and kidnaps the damsel to keep for himself.
Weirdly, I like the thought.
But Sam isn't the only one have dreams about the neighbor. Chase can't help but wonder if those fantasies are about Sam or lingering feelings over Emily. That doesn't stop Chase from getting jealous when Sam brings her dates to the bar or when he sees a young guy at her house. The more he fights with Sam the less like Emily she is and the more he wants her. He makes excuses to see her and help her.

But Chase is keeping secrets from Sam that might jeopardize their new relationship.

Will Chase tell Samantha his hidden past?

Can Sam forgive him?
Is Chase still in love with Emily?… (més)