They are shocked at first because Dane’s lifestyle doesn’t fit with how they see Lars but they all know underneath he is a good guy and they can see how good he is for her. It was lovely seeing Asher, Becks and Greg again and their advice to Dane and Lars was very supportive. Dane hides his true emotions for her while she is scared of her unfamiliar feelings for him. The lines blur with each kiss and a deeper meaningful connection grows as they continue their deal. Slowly the passion builds and they both realise it’s becoming more. There is plenty of verbal sparring, they get involved in some hilarious situations and give each other the nicknames of Belle and Beast. He plans some great dates for them which surprise and delight Lars. Dane shows a protective and loving side no one else sees.

They develop a real friendship as the attraction and chemistry between them grows. Neither have emotionally recovered and it has affected them more than they like to admit which causes them some problems as they get to know each other. They both have issues with their parents and neither have fully dealt with them. He turns out to be a great stress reliever and has a good line in dirty talking. He is like a fantasy to her so she knows she’s in good hands to explore her hidden sexual desires with him. Neither are interested in having a relationship so their arrangement suits them both fine. The sexy new guard gains her attention and with the help of her friend Emily, she decides to uncharacteristically proposition him to help her release some of the tension she is feeling.

She has worked hard to become a doctor but is currently finding her job relentless and has no personal life.

She is extremely focused on her career and determined to be taken seriously. Lars is a psychiatrist who is uptight and reserved. He is enjoying his new job especially when he is drawn to the beautiful doctor and tries his charm on her. He has just become a Security Guard at Bayside Regional Hospital and has been assigned the third floor – the Psychiatric Unit. He has a great sense of humour and is very confident in himself but finds it hard sticking with anything long term. Dane is such a sweetie and will easily make you fall for him.ĭane is the flirty and cocky best friend of Dr Greg Weston who we met in Washed Up. It runs along the same timeline as Washed Up so if you have read the first book then you will recognise some of the events. It is a fun opposites attract and no-strings arrangement. A standalone sexy medical romance between Dane Owens and Dr Larsen Belle. Screwed Up By Harloe Rae is the second book in The Bayside Heroes series.

Screwed up by harloe rae