Originally published in Cocktails on the Beach.

She's running from one man...into the arms of another.

Budding artist Emily Moreno is running from an abusive lover. When her brother, a former Navy SEAL, whisks her away to an art colony on a private tropical island owned by the billionaire Wolfe family, she's still looking over her shoulder.

Keanu "Scotty" Scotty is a literal beach bum. He loves cool waves, sand between his toes, refreshing tropical cocktails, and—most of all—bikini-clad sexy ladies. When hot brunette Emily shows up at his bar one afternoon, Scotty is smitten. She's shy and guarded, but he knows how to handle her.

Heat sparks between them, but danger is lurking...and Scotty may not be able to protect Emily.