She’s the heiress everyone envies. He’s the bodyguard no one notices. But his obsession with her might be the most dangerous thing yet. Amira Kingston is finally free, or so she thinks. Leaving her billionaire father’s mansion to begin college at St. Regis University, she’s ready to taste life. Parties. Boys. No home school. No rules. But her father has one condition: a full time bodyguard. Enter Jace Monroe. Ex-college bad boy. And now? Her unwanted shadow. He’s four years older, rough around the edges, and way too serious. Worst of all? He used to go to this college—until life forced him out. Amira hates him on sight. Jace doesn’t mind. Because he’s been in love with her from afar since the day he dropped out. Now he’s assigned to protect her… and she has no idea how deep his obsession goes. Because guarding her body was easy. Guarding his heart? Impossible.

After being brutally dumped by her cheating ex, Stephanie's heart is shattered. Convinced that love is a myth, she shields herself from future pain by pouring her affection into a new companion - her cat. Meanwhile, Blake Warmwood, once a billionaire, finds himself betrayed and bankrupt. His fiancée's deception leaves him poisoned and penniless on the night of their engagement party. Consumed by a desire for revenge and reclaiming his fortune, Blake sets out to restore his former glory. When their paths cross, Blake recruits Stephanie, a struggling waitress, to aid him in his quest. As they navigate their complicated pasts and uncertain futures, they must confront the fear of loving again. Will these two broken souls find a way to heal and risk love once more? Will a broken waitress and a broke billionaire be able to put aside their quest and learn to love again?...