The New York Times bestselling author of On Dublin Street returns to the bar where it all began with Braden and Joss for a white-hot new novella full of passion and drama.

When he’s not working at the club, Craig Lanaghan looks out for his mother and little sisters. So when it comes to women, all he wants is a good time. But once Rain Alexander walks into his life, there’s no denying that this woman could be worth much more than a one-night stand….

Rain’s lifelong regret is having left her sister Darcy alone years ago with a guardian who turned out to be abusive. So when Darcy’s boyfriend publicly humiliates her in a cruel way, Rain’s overprotective instincts kick in and she follows him to Club 39—where she meets a guy who just might be her perfect match.

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Rain Alexander was focused on a revenge game after someone was cruel to her sister. But Club 39 Bartender Craig Lanaghan became a distraction--unexpected, initially unwanted, intriguing, and persistent.

Craig has a man whore reputation is King of one night stands and does not do relationships. He flirts well and gets a lot of opportunity to do so at his job. He is charismatic, honest, upfront, and protective. His family is full of women so he understands them, but he has never found one that interested him enough to go back for more.

Rain is more serious and brutally honest. She is emotionally high maintenance and starved for real affection.  She does not like to compromise. She expects nothing less than epic romance and complete attention from a relationship. Craig is a distraction she doesn't need, but finds out it is one she desires. But she is torn because she also feels a strong need to  help protect her sister and needs to focus.

Can a self confirmed bachelor change his ways and turn into a swoon worthy hero? And what will happen if she has to choose between her sister's needs and being with Craig?

This was short, sweet, sexy, and fun. It moved fast and had insta-lust and skirted really close to insta-love, but I know some of it had to do with it being novella length.  But the characters were well developed, had a spark, and funny rapport. It was told in both points of view letting us get their full opinions, fears, and feelings. I loved Craig even when he could be a bit clueless at times. Sometimes Rain's uncompromising ways frustrated me, but I still liked them together. It is always fun being back in the setting and with characters from previous books in a series. 

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