Tainted Heart: Norwood Series Book 1

Ramon Norwood, a 28-year-old self-made mogul, is a man driven by only two things: money and family. Having left his small hometown of Norwood as an adult, he has expanded his empire across various sectors, including law, real estate, and technology. But amidst his success, he remains uninterested in love-his focus is solely on building his future.

That is, until Kristin Davis, a fiery 25-year-old sports analyst with a passionate, no-nonsense approach to life, unexpectedly enters his world. Kristin, known for her sharp mind and fierce commentary on professional athletes, is a woman who rarely lets her emotions get in the way of her career.

After one particularly heated exchange, Kristin is placed on a two-week leave from her job to cool off, only to find herself booking a vacation at a luxury resort-a decision that will soon turn her world upside down. Upon arriving at the resort, Kristin discovers that the owner of the place is none other than Ramon Norwood.

What starts as an inconvenient and awkward encounter slowly transforms into something much more complicated. Kristin's walls begin to crack as she faces a surprising emotional connection with the man who represents everything she's spent years avoiding. As her view on love begins to shift, Kristin must decide: can she build a future with someone like Ramon, or will her past and career always come first?

Ramon, too, is faced with a dilemma. He's worked hard to distance himself from the idea of love, believing that romantic entanglements will only hinder his ambition. But as he spends more time with Kristin, he finds himself questioning everything he once believed about relationships, loyalty, and what truly matters.

Can two people so different-one devoted to his empire, the other to her career-find common ground and build a future together, or will their pasts and professional ambitions keep them from ever truly connecting?