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In a world ruled by power, wealth, and emotional detachment, Ransom Drysdale has spent his life building walls. Born into a family where control mattered more than love, he learned early that vulnerability was weakness. The only person who ever cared for him was his grandfather, Harlan, whose passing leaves Ransom alone to inherit the cold legacy of the Drysdale empire. Haunted by years of loneliness, Ransom hides behind ambition-until he meets Elise Stone.
Elise is nothing like the people Ransom has ever known. A passionate historian dedicated to preserving forgotten stories, she moves through life with warmth, empathy, and an unshakable sense of authenticity. When their paths cross over a restoration project tied to his family's past, something unexpected begins to shift in Ransom. Elise sees beyond his calculated exterior, offering him a glimpse of something he has never known-true love.
But love comes with risks. Elise is navigating her own complicated past, including her relationship with her ex-husband, Harry, and his controlling new partner, Victoria. Ransom must also face the relentless manipulation of his family, especially his father, who will stop at nothing to pull him back into the empire's cold grip.
The Heart of the Stone is a sweeping story of emotional healing, family betrayal, and the power of love to break down even the strongest walls. It's a tale of two hearts from completely different worlds learning that to truly live, they must risk everything they thought they wanted.