Torey Elaine writes heartfelt contemporary romance for women who believe love is worth the risk. Her stories explore second chances, healing, and the kind of love that never truly leaves. When she’s not writing, she’s building community through Lover Girl Hour and reminding women that being a lover girl is a way of life.

Ruby thought distance would make him easier to forget.

Instead, he crossed it.

Now back in Colorado, Mecca is no longer the man who chose ambition over love. He’s a devoted father, successful real estate developer, and a man determined to prove to Ruby that she was never forgotten. But love the second time around feels more fragile than the first.

Because while Mecca is ready to build a future with her, Ruby is still learning how to trust that she won’t lose herself or her heart in the process. And when distance, responsibility, and old wounds begin testing the relationship they’re trying to rebuild, they’ll decide if what they have is strong enough to survive real life…or if some loves are only meant to last a couple of minutes.