Katarina is starting over after losing the loves of her life — husband, pregnancy and job (not to mention dignity) — while Steven is a hedge fund manager/consummate bachelor/all-around prick whose only loves in life are his solitude and ambition. But Katarina hasn’t lost her no-BS spirit. Feisty yet flawed, she stands up to Steven’s cockiness and cracks through his business-like demeanor, while he breaks down her walls of resistance to give them both the fresh start they desperately need. Opposites clash but are magnetically drawn to each other in this slow-burning love story about real people with real problems who find connection and redemption. But first, they must peel away the tragedies and traumas that are holding them back from a future together. There will be plenty of romance, flirting, witty dialogue, steamy sex and even some politics for the news junkies. But the plot is underpinned by mature themes — divorce, death, depression, class issues and infertility. This is a personal story based on real experiences and really imperfect human beings, so please be kind. But feedback is definitely welcome. Story is complete so you won’t be left hanging. I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I did writing it!