Beach House Beginning by Raeanne Thayne

When ex-con Wes Calhoun moves into Brambleberry House, his neighbour Jenna Haynes gives him a wide berth. Widowed and the former target of a stalker, the single mum errs on the side of extreme caution when it comes to men — and her heart. Jenna vows to keep a neighbourly distance. Until she needs help — and surly Wes comes to the rescue.

Jenna learns that Wes’s tattooed exterior belies his good qualities — and he stirs feelings Jenna thought long buried. Should she trust an ex-con with her heart, or safely lock it up and throw away the key?