Book excerpt: Her emotions threaten to take her under. His heart is locked up after a tragic accident. Does she hold the key? Cece Sparrow has it all. She’s a successful popstar, her boyfriend was voted one of the hottest men alive, and her fans adore her. When tragedy strikes, she questions everything, including who she is. Blake Hawkins was a billionaire bad boy. He left a trail of broken hopes and hearts wherever he went, including that of a young singer. Then he disappeared from the public eye without a trace. After Cece’s world crumbles she makes a choice that could ruin her career. Seeking escape, she flees to an exclusive resort. Shortly after her arrival, a rogue wave nearly drowns her. Thankfully, a mysterious man rushes to her aid since she doesn’t know how to swim. It turns out, he’s an arrogant beach bum. He thinks she’s a careless diva. They can’t stand each other, but they also can’t seem to stay away from each other. To complicate matters, they have a past and as the balmy island breezes blow between them so do their feelings for each other. But can they create a future? This is book 3 in the Hawkins Family Romance series. Each book stands alone but reading them in order provides a deeper, richer experience. It is a sweet, “clean and wholesome” romance without swearing or mature content and contains a happily ever after.