Aerial Roberts was no stranger to upheaval. At 23, she'd endured a lifetime of changes, none more jarring than her mother's sudden engagement to a man Ariel could hardly stomach. The divorce of her parents, followed by her mother's hasty romance with a man who felt like an invader, left Ariel bracing herself for yet another new chapter. Moving into the home of her mother's fiancé, a sprawling Upper East Side townhouse, seemed like the final blow, a surrender to a life she hadn't chosen. But Aerial wasn't prepared for him- Aiden Carson At 32, Aiden exudes an irresistible charm, being Aerial's soon step-dads brother-her mesmerisingly handsome uncle, and despite their family ties, the chemistry between them is undeniable. As Ariel grapples with the end of a long-term relationship, she finds herself drawn to Aiden in ways that blur the line between family and forbidden desire. But can they ignore the rules of family and society, risking everything for a love that feels like destiny? In this passionate, heart-wrenching romance, Aerial and Aiden must decide if their love is worth the cost-sacrificing family, reputation, and their own hearts. Will they survive the consequences of their forbidden passion, or will it tear them apart forever?