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Beck Ockley commands power in the boardroom and in the bedroom, believing his motto "one and done" keeps him free from emotional ties. His calm, controlled life is disrupted when Harlow Glass, the local artist resentfully homeless, sneaks into his ancestral estate for shelter. Confronted by her, Beck is surprised by an immediate, intense attraction that challenges his old habits. As Harlow’s presence forces him to confront his past and doubts, their connection evolves from friendship to obsession, forcing Beck to decide whether to break her heart or give in to his own feelings for the very first time.
The novel explores contemporary urban life, family dynamics, and the complexity of modern relationships, weaving themes of choice, love, and the lingering ghosts of past heartbreak in a modest city setting.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Gena Showalter
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