Sky Gypsy

the long version

Since when could a pair of sky-blue eyes distract Carly West from her kite shop? Ever since she'd first seen him strolling down the beach. It began as a simple business proposition. She'd use her kites to help him teach his students the principles of aerodynamics. Then he'd be gone. Matt Linton, visiting professor, was just that--visiting. In two short months the former NASA executive would return to his real life-a life in which she had no part. That was fine with Carly. She wanted to keep things casual. But Matt made it clear it wasn't a summer affair, it was forever he was after. She'd seen the damage a bad marriage could do. She'd sworn she'd never depend on anyone for her happiness, but could she keep her feet on the ground now when her heart had already taken flight?