Sudden Attraction by Ali Rivers

After escaping from her abusive ex-boyfriend, Alicia Monsey returns to her hometown to get her life back together. What she doesn’t expect is to bump into Howie Holland, an old classmate who knew about her ugly past and who is now her new boss. Alicia can’t help but notice that there is nothing boyish about Howie anymore. He has grown into a handsome man, one she couldn’t get out of her mind.
Howie Holland never expected that Alicia Monsey, the teenage girl who’d been mean to everyone back in high school, would walk into his office in search of a job. At first glance, Howie realizes that she is no longer that teenager, but a grown woman with curves that could lead anyone to sin.
Ignoring her ugly past, Howie gives her the job and treats her like an old friend. Things are soon looking up for Alicia, and some of her shine returns. But the happiness fades when her ex turns up, ready to drag her back to the hell she’s just escaped. Howie steps in to save her and sweeps her off her feet with his kindness. He soon realizes he has fallen in love with the woman. But is she ready for another relationship after the hell she has been through?