The first time I saw Julie Parker, the gorgeous, brilliant, sharp tongued lawyer knocked the wind right out of me.

The second time I saw Julie Parker, our eyes met across a football field.

The third time I saw Julie Parker, we had a *moment* and I was certain she was meant to be mine.

The fourth time I saw Julie Parker, she was struggling.

On a mission to bring some joy to her life and to give her someone to confide in when it seems like she keeps so much buried deep, I convince her to come with me on my annual off-season road trip back to my hometown.

At a career crossroads of my own, I have some secrets I'm keeping too. I'm finally ready to open up to someone, and I want that someone to be her.

One quirky town, ridiculous rest stop, hotel room, and road trip snack at a time, I am determined to convince Julie that it's safe for her to lower her walls, and to let me be the person she leans on. To show her that we're so much better together.

The girl of my dreams. One car. Two weeks. And, hopefully, forever.