The transformative power of love, the value of compassion, and the true meaning of wealth Setting: Manhattan, New York City - the bustling heart of luxury and high society alongside a glimpse of New York's struggling communities Characterization: John Snow: A thirty-three-year-old self-made billionaire and CEO of SnowCorp. Initially arrogant, proud, and defined by his wealth and success. Over time, he reveals a complex character haunted by a lonely past and the pressures of his powerful position. Emma Brooks: A compassionate, resilient volunteer coordinator at a nonprofit. Though she has little materially, she is rich in empathy, joy, and selflessness. Her purpose in life is to help others and create a positive impact, valuing relationships over riches. Plot Outline Exposition: John Snow is introduced as a powerful billionaire with an arrogant exterior, living a life of luxury in Manhattan. Despite his wealth, he's lonely and detached, dismissing anything that doesn't directly contribute to his empire. Emma Brooks, in contrast, works tirelessly in a nonprofit for homeless families. She lives modestly, finding fulfillment in helping others, and has a simple but joyful life. Inciting Incident: John and Emma meet at a charity gala organized by SnowCorp. Emma attends to raise awareness for her nonprofit, and John notices her unpolished, down-to-earth demeanor among the opulent crowd. Her indifference to his wealth piques his curiosity, and he finds himself drawn to her. Rising Action: John continues to seek out Emma, and they start meeting more frequently, often at her nonprofit or community events. Their interactions reveal contrasting life philosophies-John's devotion to wealth and power versus Emma's belief in compassion and community. As Emma shares stories of the people she works with, John begins to see life differently.
When bubbly Emerson Kachi Smith starts working for the handsome Lucas Hendrix, she quickly discovers there's something hot and untamed behind his cold exterior...
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When bubbly Emerson Kachi Smith is offered a job as the personal assistant to the cold and handsome Lucas Hendrix, she's left wondering why. After all, she has no credentials to speak of, and working for a paranoid billionaire CEO who's impossible to please is far from easy. But a few weeks into her job, she begins to realize that she can't judge a book by its cover. Left alone to discover the mystery behind Lucas's cold exterior and to tame her uncontrollable desire to comfort him, she learns they have a lot more in common than she ever thought possible. Could their two lonely hearts share the same dream for happiness?
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Cover designed by April Alforque
Former title 'Coffee And Papers'