Stay This Time
They were sworn enemies. Except for that one night…
Annie Davis is ready to come home. She proved to herself that she could create success on her own. Now a renowned riding instructor, she craves the simplicity of small-town Arizona.
Having finally outgrown his status as hometown bad boy, Nicky Frye embraces his new role: admired community member and career cop.
When Annie comes home for their high school reunion, she immediately spots Nicky, her long-time adversary, and the subject of many daydreams since they spent one life-changing night together a decade ago. He looks better than ever.
Nicky is equally starstruck. He never thought he’d see Annie again, much less speak to her … he always figured she regretted that night—the night he realized she was perfect for him.
As soon as they start talking, they realize they still share a magnetic attraction. They sneak out of the reunion and spend a night captivated by one another.
But, at the alumni barrel racing competition the next day, their old rivalry threatens to put an end to their fledgling relationship before it starts. Can they move beyond the past to start their happily ever after?
Stay This Time is a small-town, second chance romance short story where enemies become lovers. There is no cheating, and there IS an HEA.
About the author
Hilary Dartt
Hilary Dartt is a freelance writer specializing in direct response copywriting and editorial projects. She grew up among redwoods, beaches and hippies in Santa Cruz, California and graduated from Cal State Long Beach, with a degree in Creative Writing. She then moved to Arizona’s high desert where she worked as a journalist before launching her freelance career. She lives with her family and an assortment of pets, including her Weimaraner, Leia and a flock of chickens.
