Forgive Me: A Second Chance Romance (The Van Allen Brothers Book 1)

Piper Mahoney and Lucas Richardson unexpectedly encounter each other in the lobby of a New York City hotel where Piper works, three years after a memorable afternoon they spent together. The attraction between them is immediate, but neither is ready to pursue it. Piper has relocated from Boston to rebuild her life following a difficult loss, while Lucas is focused on earning a promotion at the DA's office and managing his mother's declining health. Piper impulsively suggests they spend the summer together exploring the city as friends with benefits, with no strings attached. Lucas is drawn to the idea—he hasn't allowed himself to relax or enjoy himself in years, and Piper has always been the one person who could break through his defenses. However, as their arrangement progresses, Lucas finds himself falling in love. He must decide whether he can honor Piper's no-strings agreement or if their pasts will prevent them from building a future together. Content notes: Description of past sexual assault; discussion of miscarriage; alcoholic parent.