Fatima Wilson is a high-powered CEO with a voice-activated penthouse, a spotless reputation, and an even icier wall around her heart. She built her empire brick by brick-and there's no room for distractions. Not love. Not vulnerability. Not anyone who dares to scratch beneath her surface. Zachary Taylor is a successful entrepreneur, devoted father to a two-year-old son, and too charming for his own good. When business puts him face-to-face with Atlanta's most infamous "ice queen," he's intrigued, then drawn in, and eventually-completely captivated. They're bound by business. But tension simmers in every stolen glance, every off-the-clock encounter, and every moment where the line between professional and personal starts to blur. She doesn't do emotions. He doesn't back down. And neither of them expected this. Between late-night texts, elevator malfunctions, quiet aquarium dates, and smoky confessions, Fatima and Zac are forced to confront the truth: some connections can't be ignored... even if they're inconvenient, intense, and feel like everything you swore you'd never need. But love? Love isn't supposed to be the exception. Unless it is.

Grandpa Luther has always told Zachary that once he was no longer walking the earth that he would leave everything to his beloved grandson. Years after his passing, Zachary discovered his grandfather had way more than he expected. Despite his newfound wealth, Zachary stayed committed to his goals, continuing with Chain Breakers, where he worked toward earning both his business and realtor licenses. He kept the details of his inheritance from everyone, not wanting to be taken advantage of. Karen, who had her own hidden agenda, tried to manipulate Zachary by falsely implicating him in a situation that could affect his future. Though Zachary helped her when needed, he remained focused on his own path and the promises he made about securing a better life for his future children. His relationship with Fatima began to evolve as secrets unfolded, and Zachary showed sides of himself that no one expected.

When everything familiar begins to fade, she becomes the place he runs to.

Fatima Wilson and her family walk a fine line between two worlds. By day, they run a legitimate business, their reputation built on hard work and success. But when the sun sets, they slip into a darker existence, leading a dangerous criminal empire. She grew up in a family that values power and control, shaping her into someone tough and strategic. Her life runs on careful decisions and silent rules until she meets Zac, her soul mate. This surprise connection makes her question everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty. In a world full of lies and betrayal, can Fatima and Zac find a way to balance their feelings and the Wilson's empire?

Meeting someone when you're at your lowest and when you least expect it, it all seems weird....or maybe it's Fate?

Book Summary: U & I Fatima, a devoted single mother to four-year-old Chloe and proud owner of a charming local bakery, finds herself drawn to the ruggedly handsome construction worker she sees every morning across the street. His name is Zac-a quiet, seemingly distant man focused on his work, unaware of the gentle glances sent his way. Or so Fatima believes. What she doesn't know is that Zac has noticed her too. A single father to five-year-old Zayden, Zac has been quietly admiring the warm, determined woman who always seems to start her day with flour-dusted hands and a smile. Fate brings them together one afternoon at the park, where their children form an instant bond-and so do they. As friendship blossoms into something deeper, Fatima and Zac navigate the challenges of single parenthood, personal fears, and the scars of past heartbreak. You and I is a heartfelt story of second chances, the quiet power of connection, and the kind of love that grows slowly but roots deeply-between two people, and the families they bring with them.

"I can't keep doing this to myself Zac, I want something more." "You knew what you were getting yourself into from the beginning Fatima."

Zac knows what it means to be broken. Love burned him once, and he swore he'd never let it happen again. Hardened by betrayal and a past he doesn't talk about, Zac keeps his heart locked away-safe, untouched. Fatima thought she had love all figured out-until it shattered in her face. Now, she moves with caution, focused on her career, her peace, and never letting another man play her for a fool. Neither of them are looking for love. But when their worlds collide, sparks fly and walls start to crumble. What begins as a slow connection quickly turns into something deeper-something neither of them expected. But old wounds leave scars, and falling for someone new means facing the pain of the past. In a world full of trust issues, broken hearts, and second chances-can Zac and Fatima risk it all to find something real?