[Cliffside Bay 04] • Marred

**A playboy with a painful past finds help he never expected to need, in the most unlikely of places, in this standalone, opposites-attract romance from *USA Today* bestselling author Tess Thompson.**

Real estate developer Kyle Hicks only has time for three things: his latest project, his very best friends, and his next no-strings-attached tryst. Struggling single mother Violet Ellis is just as busy. Between her son, her failing business, and her historical preservation work, there’s never any time to catch her breath.

While Kyle’s bringing progress to Cliffside Bay, Violet’s fighting to protect the small town’s increasingly rare charm. But for once they’ll find themselves on the very same team when a brand new project that neither of them anticipated arrives.

As this unlikely pair quickly learns, working together will require trust and respect. And there just might be something else simmering under the surface of their once-acrimonious relationship -- something special that both of these former rivals are willing to fight for.

***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.**