The Fix (Renaissance Lake Book 1)

Sydney Bell was the daughter of a police officer and she knew exactly how far was too far when it came to the law. But the lines between right and wrong were blurry when it involved matters of the heart. At least that's what she told herself after a devastating divorce took away her rights to the step children she loved. She'd dealt with enough loss in her life, and was desperate to hold her family close, no matter what the consequences.Heart broken, she escapes to the small lake town of Maisonville, vowing to never understand men as she begins to pick up the pieces and make a fresh start. Unfortunately her past isn't ready to let her go, as her ex-husband and new girlfriend show up and the real reason Sydney moved to the lake is revealed. Suddenly, her lake get-away feels more like her next disaster.To compound her problems, the know-it-all living next door is repeatedly irritated at her. Talk about a confusing man.Ryan Gentry was living his dream; the perfect job, a house on the lake and all the peace and quiet he'd ever wanted. At least until the feisty, red-headed Sydney moved to town. She was emotional and mouthy and chaos trailed her wherever she went. He didn't want to get involved, but it made him crazy to watch her struggle alone.As she works to make a new life for herself, she's reminded that a small town can heal your soul, sparring with your arrogant neighbor builds self-esteem, and true friendship has the ability to make you a better person.