Bearded, bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: Alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon. Knox doesnt tolerate drama, even when it comes in the form of a stranded runaway bride.

Naomi wasnt just running away from her wedding. She was riding to the rescue of her estranged twin to Knockemout, Virginia, a rough-around-the-edges town where disputes are settled the old-fashioned waywith fists and beer. Usually in that order.

Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasnt changed at all. After helping herself to Naomis car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected. The niece Naomi didnt know she had. Now shes stuck in town with no car, no job, no plan, and no home with an 11-year-old going on thirty to take care of.

Theres a reason Knox doesnt do complications or high-maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomis life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into new trouble he can leave her alone and get back to his peaceful, solitary life.

At least, thats the plan until the trouble turns to real danger.