He used to be vinnies best friend... but that was years ago. When he came home after completing basic training, I expected to see the same awkward lad I remembered. Instead, standing at my front door was a confident, disciplined, undeniably handsome man. I wasn't prepared for the way he looked at me—or the way my heart skipped a beat when our eyes met. Neither of us wanted to cross the line. We both knew we should keep our distance. But every conversation, every lingering glance, and every stolen moment made it harder to ignore the chemistry that had suddenly appeared between us. Some temptations don't arrive when you're expecting them... they show up when your guard is down. Will we walk away before it's too late... or will curiosity win? There's only one way to find out.