Marisa Felber has a reputation in Hellcat, and not just for her tendency to speak her mind to nosy gossips. She's learned it's easier to lean into it than fight it, living a life free of strings, expectations, and all things romantic. And she plans to keep it that way.

When she learns that her childhood nemesis is back in town, she's hell-bent on putting him in his place, even if that means chasing him down the street with a broom. As it turns out, Addison Thomas has not only grown into an annoyingly handsome man, but he also has a very clear interest in her. Soon, the sparks flying between them aren't all from anger.

Marisa's not a relationship kind of girl, though, and Addison's not the only guy in her no-strings life. There's also Cody Wilkinson: sexy cop, occasional bedmate, and the kind of genuinely decent guy Marisa has never believed would be interested in a redneck with a reputation like hers.

But when a scandalous secret comes out that sends the town into an uproar, she finds herself forced to choose between clinging to the life she's built or risking everything for the one thing she never planned on wanting.