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Sophie Carter, 21, standing at 5'5, works at Little Bloom Bakery, her fiery red hair often tied back as she moves with easy grace. Her green eyes are bright and curious, sprinkled with freckles, and she has a habit of wearing floral dresses that match her warm smile, gentle nature and bubbly personality. When the bakery is asked to cater a private government fundraiser in her town, she meets Ryze Blackwood, 33. Towering at 6'3 with piercing dark eyes, Ryze's presence is imposing-his build broad, every movement calculated. He carries an air of control, detachment, danger, and precision shaped by years in private government security in Chicago and other questionable side jobs. Sent to Haverfield for a job, Ryze prides himself on professionalism, never expecting to cross paths with someone as disarmingly sunny as Sophie. While Ryze's demeanor is all steel, he's increasingly drawn to Sophie's warmth, sensing her worth even as he refuses to admit it. What happens when this new relationship begins to disrupt his way of life and his occupation?