She never planned to be on the stage. He never expected to buy a bachelorette.When her brother is a no-show, Carmen steps onto the stage for the Harbor House Bachelor/Beachelorette Charity Auction, unaware that her life is about to take an exhilarating turn.Will, a dedicated firefighter with a heart of gold, is immediately drawn to Carmen. From the moment he sees her, Will knows he has to have her. But will his intense attraction scare her away before their romance has a chance to begin?... moreShe never planned to be on the stage. He never expected to buy a bachelorette.When her brother is a no-show, Carmen steps onto the stage for the Harbor House Bachelor/Beachelorette Charity Auction, unaware that her life is about to take an exhilarating turn.Will, a dedicated firefighter with a heart of gold, is immediately drawn to Carmen. From the moment he sees her, Will knows he has to have her. But will his intense attraction scare her away before their romance has a chance to begin?.Find out in this steamy contemporary love story that proves sometimes the hottest flames should be fanned into a blazing hot romance.Buying the Backup is the fourth book in the Harbor House Auction series, but it can also be read as a standalone. If you love short romances, sweet love stories, and steamy sex scenes, then this book is for you! Short and sweet INSTALOVE romance. NO cliffhangers. NO cheating. Guaranteed HEA. less