Everyone in Cedar Ridge knows the Scott family. Being the daughter of Police Chief Ryan Scott means Y/N Scott has spent her entire life living under expectations, rules, and the watchful eyes of the entire town. But Y/N was never the type to follow the rules—especially when those rules come from people who think they know her. Then James Patterson arrives. The department’s newest rookie officer is everything Y/N can’t stand: arrogant, stubborn, and way too confident for someone who just earned his badge. Their first meeting proves exactly that when James catches her breaking the law at the annual summer barbecue and makes sure she faces the consequences. From that moment on, they become enemies. She thinks he’s a self-righteous cop who loves the power of his badge. He thinks she’s a reckless troublemaker who doesn’t understand consequences. Every argument turns into a battle, every glance lasts a little too long, and every moment together becomes harder to ignore. But the more time they spend around each other, the more Y/N starts to realize there is more to James than the cocky rookie everyone sees. Behind the attitude is a man who cares deeply, loves fiercely, and is willing to risk everything for the people he chooses. Unfortunately, he’s also the one person she was never supposed to fall for. Because when the police chief’s daughter starts falling for the rookie officer training under her father, crossing the line could cost them everything. He was supposed to keep her out of trouble. She was supposed to teach him a lesson. Neither of them expected to become the other’s biggest weakness.