Books like Facade by Jessica Steele

Ellis Galbraith, a London engineer, has long felt a magnetic pull towards Sorrel. Their first rejection came when he deemed her harmless and pure, but years later she turns him down for her sharp wit and worldly maturity. Now, as their paths cross again, Ellis struggles to recognize the woman he once loved. At the heart of the story lies the tension between perception and authenticity. Ellis can see only the surface behind Sorrel’s confidence, while Sorrel fears that revealing her deeper feelings will unravel their fragile connection. Together they navigate a landscape where honesty, longing, and the ghosts of past expectations collide, asking whether true love can survive the bargain of what it chooses to reveal. The novel explores the nuances of modern romantic connections, featuring a male protagonist who has built a career around logical certainty and a female counterpart who embraces vulnerability within the demands of contemporary life.

First publish date: 1984