Gabe and Sloane’s friendship was formed when they realized they had the same philosophy on relationships and sex...One time was more than enough. They’d long ago decided their friendship was more important than that.But one kiss changes everything.Gabe Diaz rejected the legacy laid out for him by his hotelier father. Instead, he became a cop in a small town in Michigan where his grandfather lives. He didn’t need his family or their money to fulfill his ambition in life.Born the only child to a drug addict Sloane Palmer clawed her way out of that dark hole. Everything she has in life was earned by her determination and sweat. She wouldn’t let anyone close enough to destroy the happiness she created. But when a brother she didn't know about shows up, Sloane will do anything to protect him. Even when it looks like trouble followed him to town.****Discovering Her Love is a stand-alone small town romance with an HEA in the Lakeshores Series. The series can be read in any order.Though the overall tone is lighthearted, please check the author's note for some content warnings.