Try as they might, some people can never be "just friends", as you'll discover in this standalone, swoon-worthy, small-town romance from USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson. Nothing has ever come easy for Zane Shaw, which is exactly why he keeps his guard up at all times. Though he wasn't raised to cower in the corner and hide from adversity, he's had more than his fair share of troubles and he's done being vulnerable to pain. Honor Sullivan's living her life much the same way her old friend Zane is, though for very different reasons. It's not that she's tired of getting hurt so much as she's got too much to lose. Plus, she's terrified that all she can do is hurt anyone else. Is it possible that after surviving so much disappointment and pain, Zane's broken heart is perfect for Honor's broken soul? When these two finally decide to unpack their baggage together, they just might recognize their imperfectly perfect forever underneath the protective shell that the other wears. USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson invites you into the world of Cliffside Bay to meet a group of five best friends, the women they love, and the stories that bring each couple together. Each book in the Cliffside Bay Series is intended to be read and enjoyed as a sweet standalone, but for maximum enjoyment read this binge-worthy series in order.