Amanda
I'm a bit new to town and to say I stand out in a crowd is an understatement. As a former college basketball player who didn't make it in the WNBA, teaching was the next best option for me—at least for now. I do love being the women's basketball coach and PE teacher, but this small town isn't really where I want to be.

When I meet Sam, he doesn't bowl me over with his charm. He's abrasive, but I'm intrigued. I hate to admit my interest is largely based on his handsome face and hot bod. After a mild argument, he invites me to an art showing at his gallery. I go just to get another look at him. At the end of the night, I might regret some of my decisions.

Sam
I'm divorced. Jaded and guarded. My wife left small town Georgia and me behind without a backward glance. Now I'm only focused on my work. Art is my life. And I've got the credentials to have made it worthwhile. I've made a name for my gallery and my art is known all over the country.

I have no interest in dating. Scarring my heart even more isn't on my bucket list. But then meeting Amanda reminded me I still have feelings... and a libido. I can't explain it, but I want to get to know her. The attraction is there and I'll act on it if I get the chance, but I do want to know her.

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Next Time I Fall is a short and steamy instalove romance written to be read in a couple of hours or so. This story has a guaranteed happily-ever-after.