Quinn has spent most of her life keeping people at arm's length. After surviving unimaginable trauma as a child, trust has never come easy. But when she's chosen to lead a prestigious art project for the Governor, it finally feels like a turning point. A chance to step into her future instead of being defined by her past.
Fate, of course, decides to provide its own push. On her first day, running late and flustered, Quinn crashes into a devastatingly handsome stranger. He's charming, warm in a way that unsettles her, and unfortunately sitting in her meeting as a key donor. Even worse, he's the Governor's son. So much for making a good impression. Devon knows heartbreak all too well. After a brutal betrayal, he swore off anything resembling love. Then Quinn barreled into his life, guarded and entirely unexpected, and nothing has felt the same since. She is sharp, closed off, and impossible to forget. And when a medical emergency forces their lives to intersect more deeply, Devon finds himself wanting to protect her in ways he never saw coming. What begins with caution and unexpected comfort slowly becomes something neither of them planned. As Quinn learns to trust someone with her heart, Devon starts believing in something real again. Together, they learn that love can heal in ways they never expected. But old fears don't fade easily. And choosing each other may be the boldest thing they ever do. This story includes steamy romantic content intended for mature readers. If you blush easily, consider this your friendly heads-up.