As she sat, back propped up against the blue pillows on her headboard, her hand hovered over the submit button. She had this awful feeling that if she submitted this job application, her life would never be the same again. Hazel hadn't expected to receive a job offer for the International School of Monaco, but she knew that it would be an offer she'd be an idiot to refuse. Running away from a toxic ex, Hazel finds herself in Monte Carlo, surrounded by the rich and famous. Looking for a quiet life where she can teach chemistry to pupils in a new environment, she never expected to bump into somebody who could tear her away from the normalcy she craved.

Hayley Webster has spent her life under the spotlight. From child star to global pop sensation, she's battled her way to the top of the charts, but at twenty-three, she's still searching for something real. Despite Grammy nominations and sold-out tours, Hayley feels trapped in the persona she's created, unsure if there's anyone who truly sees her for who she is. When she meets Charles, a rising star in the racing world, Hayley glimpses a life outside the relentless expectations of fame. Their connection is instant, electric, and-for the first time in years-she feels like she can breathe. But as her music reaches new heights and her past catches up with her, Hayley must confront the ghosts of broken friendships and old flames, questioning what she really wants and who she can trust.