Wild Man (Dream Man)
Tess O’Hara is a fortysomething woman with an ex-husband she just wants to forget. So when Brock Lucas walks into her bakery, she immediately agrees to go out with him. Months later, after falling hard and fast for Brock, Tess learns two things: Brock is an undercover DEA agent who is investigating her ex-husband, and he is undoubtedly in love with her. As the two work to build a new relationship based on trust and honesty, both of their ex-spouses start causing trouble, bringing danger and frustration into their lives. Brock works tirelessly to protect his sweet and loving Tess while she stays strong for him and his sons. The latest novel in Ashley’s Dream Man series is a lengthy story with comical characters, complex family plotlines, and a rough-around-the-edges leading man. Ashley addresses sexual assault and domestic violence and is focused on Brock and Tess working together to overcome old demons. With Brock’s raw side contrasted with Tess’s innocence, Wild Man delivers a passionate, opposites-attract romance. --Patricia Smith