Keel by Julia Bright

Logan “Keel” Reis needed a break, but a quick trip to the beach turns into so much more when he has to rescue a woman from her horrible ex. Frankie Zaleski has been through a lot, but she was determined to stand on her own. The last thing she wanted was a relationship, but her feelings for Keel grew bigger than anything she had experienced before.

Keel vowed to protect Frankie and decided the best way for that to happen was for her to move in with him. Living with Frankie brings up desires he never wanted to explore again.
Together, they decide to take it slow, but the connection between them grows, bringing them together. Just as everything seems perfect, her ex shows up, determined to ruin everything. Will Keel be able to save Frankie, or will her ex win?

*This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone novel.