Liam Caldwell, a successful tech CEO in New York, is haunted by a troubled past-grief over a failed marriage and the scars of war. His son, Max, is the only bright spot in his life, but their strained relationship adds to his burden.
Elena Monroe, an artist fleeing an abusive past, has built a new life in the city, but she's still healing from deep emotional wounds. When she meets Liam, their connection is instant, yet both are reluctant to open up.
As Elena helps Liam with Max, they find unexpected solace in each other, but healing isn't easy. Together, they must face their pasts, learning to trust and rebuild-not just their lives, but their fractured family.
Excerpt
"I didn't believe in fate because I thought why should I let such a thing govern my life but....but after meeting you my heart has been swayed"
"What if it's not love, what if we're both just looking for someone to calm our loneliness"
"I believe what me heart is saying Elena" her eyes became teary
"What if we fall while trying to heal through this?" Hedrew closer and held her hand
"Then....we fall together"
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
*****
Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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