As it turns out, the man Andy fell in love with is more of a mystery than she first thought. When they give their relationship another chance, it's not long before Lex's secrets begin to unravel, threatening their happily ever after. • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Heartbroken and miserable, Andrea is trying to get over the man she thought was the love of her life. Seeing Lex at work nearly every day makes it impossible to heal, but the idea of never seeing him again is even worse. Just when she thinks there's no hope of mending their relationship, things take an unexpected turn. Life keeps pushing them together and neither of them has the strength to fight their feelings, even if they know it won't be easy. As complications get in their way, their resolve to find happiness together is tested. Andrea wants to believe a love this deep can survive anything, but can things really work out given how different the two are? • - • - • - • - • - • - • - • Previously a Paid Story. Shortlisted for the Wattys 2022. [[Word count: 250,000 - 300,000]] Book 1 in the Binary Hearts Series. Cannot be read as a standalone. Previously titled Below the Lines.

Benjamin Hansen is tall, dark and gruesomely handsome- not to mention, filthy, filthy rich. He has everything he could possibly desire, and believes this to his core, but that's only up until the moment that young, damaged sweetheart Aria Leverton stumbles into his lap. Aria is frankly just trying to get through life in one piece. Fate has never been on her side, but as a new job opportunity practically falls into her open arms, offering stability and hope for her future, she doesn't waste a moment to hesitate. A stunning billionaire who can't love and a hopeless romantic who's just looking for the right guy. They couldn't be more wrong for each other... But how can they resist? *Inspired by 50 Shades Of Grey- but all characters and storylines are my own* **edited**