I can’t sit still.Mia’s still asleep in the bedroom for her afternoon nap, and I can’t stop pacing. I didn’t realize things were going to move this fast. I thought Holly might send us bus tickets, and we’d get to Chicago sometime tomorrow. Instead, a man named Colton sent me a message. Pulling open the text thread, I reread our messages.Unknown: Hi Evie. This is Colton Miles. I’m a friend of Holly’s. I’m going to come and get you and your little girl. Can you be ready by four?Me: How do you know Holly exactly?Colton: Her man Micah is my brother. She’s family.Me: Ok. I’m going to check with Holly.Me: Yes, I can be ready by four.Colton: Great. I’ll see you then.Me: Don’t you need my address?Colton: No, honey. I know where you live. Be there soon.I had to check with Holly, but she vouched for him, told me I’d be super safe with him, and then told me not to judge the book by the cover.I’m mentally preparing for Quasimodo to knock on my door any minute and practicing my calm face in the mirror. Before, a calm face was second nature. When you’re dealing with terrified parents and sick babies every day, calm is vital. Custodians, well, they blend into the woodwork, so other than Mia’s occasional owie, I haven’t needed it.There’s a gentle knock on the door, and I have to suck in a breath. I dry my clammy hands on my too-loose jeans and move to the peephole. One quick glance sets my heart racing.“Ah…you have the wrong door.”“No honey,” comes the deep, warm voice. “I’m right where I’m supposed to be. It’s Colton, Evie.”I put my eye back to the peephole, trying to wrap my mind around the man standing outside. He’s got to be the biggest man I’ve ever seen, and probably one of the scariest. Even through his clothes, I can tell he’s got more muscles than Arnold when he played Conan the Barbarian in the eighties. Tattoos, partially covered by the rolled-up sleeves of his plaid shirt, cover his arms. And I’m pretty sure he’s got more on his neck. His hair is dark, cut close to his scalp, with heavy dark eyebrows and a short black beard.He looks like a criminal.A really hot, sexy lumberjack-type criminal.And despite that, there’s something about him that makes me want to give him a hug.I’m seriously rethinking this. Opening my door to this man, letting him in my home and anywhere near my daughter feels like a bad idea, no matter how huggable he may seem. Maybe I should just be looking for a different neighborhood or something, instead of traveling to a whole new city.I startle when my cell rings in my hand. Holly’s name flashes on the screen.“Hello,” I answer, my voice hoarse.“Is he there? Colt texted he was outside. Are you with him?” She sounds way too excited about this.Unsticking my tongue from the roof of my mouth, I ask. “There’s a man outside my door, but he looks….” I trail off, not even sure how to describe the wall of muscle in the hallway.“Looks huge, scary, and tattooed?” She asks with a smile in her voice. “That’s Colt. He’s one of the best men I’ve ever met. You are so safe with him, Evie, I promise.”I peek again, and he’s still standing there, hands in the pockets of his dark jeans, waiting. No sign of frustration or anger. Instead, a small smile plays on his lips.I say a quick goodbye to Holly and tuck my phone into my pocket, then reach out and start working on the locks. I’m tempted to talk to him through the chain, but I don’t want to be a dick. Holly vouched for him, and if she, a woman who spent years being hurt by a man, can trust him, then I can too. My throat tight, I finally swing open the door.Continue Reading Colton, if you love: Cinnamon Roll Heroes He falls first Found family Lumberjack looking billionaires Single mom's being swept away in private planes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "These are definitely sloooooow burn which is never my style but I was laughing within the first few pages and then sucked in by the storyline! I can not wait for the rest of the books to come out, I devoured all 5 that are out in 3 days!"- Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Kade was so unexpectedly good. Unexpected in that it wasn’t your stereotypical feel-good billionaire romance. It had such a surprising depth to it even while it maintained the bit of humor and instant character chemistry that hooked you the first chapter."- ReviewerAfter your purchase, you will receive two emails. One from me with your confirmation, and the other from bookfunnel with your download instructions. Make sure to check your spam or promotions folder. If you have any issues please email admin@jennamyles.com Get the first five books in the Brash Brothers Series For 30% Off (Digital Download Only) This offer is NOT available anywhere else! EACH PAPERBACK COMES WITH A SIGNED BOOKPLATE + SWAG Orphans. Rejects. Criminals.We banded together and built an empire.Now we're brothers, billionaires.And one by one, we're about to meet our perfect match.