Layla Cox enjoyed her job as a librarian; she loved working with both kids and adults, sharing her love of books. The only thing she didn't like was the hustle and bustle of the big city. She longed to return to her small hometown. She missed the slower pace, the sound of the wind in the trees, and her best friend. She was not made for the big city life.After a terrible accident, an opportunity comes in the form of a job at her old high school, she jumps at the chance. Unfortunately, small town living has just as many obstacles as the big city, especially when trouble follows her home.Porter Huxley does not want a mate. He refuses to give in to temptation knowing the consequences awaiting him if he does. Mates bring nothing but heartache and misery. What he does want is to be left alone living his life as a bachelor, teaching the local brats, and coaching the high school football teams.Too bad for him, life and fate have bigger and better things in store for him. One look in Layla's direction, and he knows he's in deep. Can he stop living in the past and accept what's right in front of his face or will he lose his one chance at happiness forever?