Midnight Confession

Some people say small towns don't hold secrets, but I beg to differ. Langston, Texas, might be known for its slow days and syrupy summer nights, but believe me, the locals have enough buried skeletons to rival a cemetery. And here I am, Claire, born and bred waitress with a strong heart and an even stronger caffeine dependency, suddenly tangled up in the past and the present in ways I never imagined.
It started with a restless feeling, like I was destined for something bigger, right before Jake Tucker waltzed back into town, dragging his lazy smile and a boatload of complicated history behind him. Then there's the surprise twist: a stranger who could tip my whole world sideways. Now, with both men circling me, the dusty corners of this town don't seem quite so quiet anymore. Life was simple, serving pancakes and keeping my nose clean.
But with these two? It's anything but simple. And honestly, I'm not sure I want it to be.