Izzy Talbot was not where she thought she would be...

When she was younger, “30s” had felt so settled. She would be a high-powered interior designer with a handsome husband who was kind and a wonderful father to their son. No, daughter. No, she had wanted twins! Right? She couldn’t remember.

That was so long ago, when he had been so lively and full of passion. Before she’d been betrayed.

Why had she been so blinded and stupid? Why?

Because, she was too chicken. Pathetic, really.

But that was then. She wouldn’t let herself be star-struck into foolishness. She wouldn’t let her dreams be shattered. Izzy would put her head down and do what she had to do until life became more than a struggle and allowed her to dream again.

Gabriel Stone was not good at many things. Mainly relationships.

He couldn’t communicate with his father. Even though, he’d spent the last two years shadowing the man as he prepared to take over the family’s multibillion-dollar real estate company.

He didn’t understand his mother who left when he was a toddler and never looked back. And he has never had a relationship with his half brother - the “hottie billionaire heir” as the tabloids dubbed him.

No. Gabriel Stone was not good at relationships. But, he was good at putting his head down, being a dutiful son, and leading a passionless life.

Passionless. The word seemed harsh. But it was an accurate description of his life. Nobody cared for him, and he had no one to care for. And he was fine with that.

Until the day he meets his new assistant. Until he begins to see life through her passionate but guarded eyes. Until he finds himself wanting to show her that life will let her dream.

If only he could dream beside her...

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