A one-night fling won’t change anything, right?
After suffering a terrible loss, fighter pilot Zane North
walks away from his military career and returns home to start a new life—one
he’s determined to control. Instead, he’s confronted by his sister-in-law’s
unpredictable best friend, the one woman he can’t ignore.
Hayden Henry, an up-and-coming designer, has devoted
herself to her job. She’s had her heart crushed before and isn’t looking to
give love another try. Still, she’s always been intrigued by quiet, sexy Zane.
So when he rescues her at her best friend’s wedding, she succumbs to one night
with the irresistible pilot. But afterward, she realizes her heart isn’t her
own anymore. Worse, their impulsive fling has life-altering consequences.
Following Hayden’s baby bombshell, Zane proves steadfast
and dependable, so she cautiously lets him into her heart. But she soon
realizes his is locked up tight. As she’s contemplating a life without him, a
reminder from his past crushes Zane’s hard-won control. Will he keep his
feelings safely in lockdown or will he dare to embrace his unexpected love for
Hayden?
Very good book. Zane, a Navy fighter pilot, is the last
of the unmarried North brothers. Unlike his brothers, who all work for the
family sporting goods business, Zane followed his dreams of flying and became a
Navy fighter pilot. But when a personal tragedy destroyed his love of flying,
he returned home to rebuild his life. He plans to go to work in the family
business. Zane arrived in time for his brother Cole's wedding to Sierra.
Hayden is Sierra's best friend and has an insanely busy
life. She owns two businesses - a furniture store and her design business, plus
she helps out at her family's restaurant. After being burned in several
relationships, she wrote off men and now devotes her time to her businesses.
Though they've met before, Hayden's beauty and sweetness
make a big impression on Zane at the wedding. But until he feels that he has
his life under control, the last thing he needs is to get involved with Hayden.
At the same time, Hayden can't keep her eyes off Zane. In addition to his
sinfully good looks, a quiet air of mystery surrounds him. The sparks between
them are intense, and they cope by avoiding each other as much as possible.
Which works until Hayden's car won't start, and Zane is the only one left to
drive her home. When their attraction burns out of control, Zane and Hayden
decide that a one-night fling is just what they need. No muss, no fuss, and no
commitments. However, fate has other plans. Neither has forgotten that night
and now there is a permanent reminder. Hayden is pregnant, and she and Zane
must figure out how to handle the situation.
I enjoyed watching the development of the relationship
between Zane and Hayden. After recovering from the shock, both realize that they
need to get to know each other before making any long-lasting decisions. Zane,
who prides himself on his cool-headed control, does everything he can to make
Hayden's life easier. While there are many sweet moments of the things he does
to take care of her, there are times when he carries things a little too far.
Hayden cherishes her independence, and Zane's involvement in every aspect of
her life gets a bit frustrating at times. However, she knows she needs to make changes
before the baby arrives, and Zane's pushing may be just what she needs.
The more time they spend together, the closer Zane and
Hayden grow. Both have issues that hold them back from opening up to each
other. Hayden has trust issues that frequently cause her to second guess Zane's
actions. Zane's past haunts him, and he has spent so long locking down his
emotions that he can't admit his feelings for her. When Zane receives a message
that rips through his walls, he runs instead of leaning on Hayden, making her
wonder if she's been left again. The pain each suffered brought me to tears,
and all I could do was keep reading and hoping. The ending was fantastic, with
an incredibly emotional scene as Zane faces Hayden. The epilogue was terrific
with a fun twist. 
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