BLURB “ Love? That’s a joke. Never again, Adrian .” “ I'd rather be alone than be broken.” Not after being betrayed by the man I once trusted with my heart, Daniel Whitmore. Her voice was sharp, laced with defiance as she stood up from an upholstery. "You can try for as long as you want, my decision is intact. My body, my heart, both are off-limits." A muscle ticked in his jaw, his voice low and commanding. "We’ll see about that.” Both are haunted by heartbreak; neither is willing to risk their hearts until undeniable chemistry pulls them closer. But with jealous exes, ruthless rivals, and buried secrets threatening to tear them apart, Will they find the courage to fight for love… or let it slip away forever? _____________________________________ Scarlett Monroe was heartbroken, hurt, and grieved with pain after her first betrayal. She swore never to let any man gain her love again. The ill feeling towards love never waxed cold until she met Adrian Kingston, a billionaire with obsidian skin, piercing eyes, and a guarded soul. Her resolve begins to crack. With the connection, their worlds collide in an unforeseen turmoil of passion and longing. Adrian, who has his own devastating ordeal, developed a poor interest in love. After losing his fiancée in a ghastly motor accident, he built impenetrable walls around his heart. He drowned himself in work and power. Love, to him, is for weaklings. It seems like a distraction he can’t afford. But something about Scarlett’s fierce spirit and undeniable beauty awakens a fire he thought had died long ago. Just as they invest their emotions, ghosts from their pasts return to haunt them. Scarlett’s manipulative ex-fiancé, Daniel Whitmore, has her under his thumb. He was determined to reclaim her at any cost. Adrian’s world is under siege from jealous socialites and megalomaniacal foes. His father, Sebastian Kingston, prefers prestige to love. He further pressured him to marry for status, not affection. This love journey between the two almost took ages because of enemies lurking in the shadows, scandals brewing in the media, and betrayal waiting at every turn. So, Scarlett and Adrian must fight for a love they never expected. But with heartbreak looming once again, will Scarlett take the risk… or walk away before it’s too late?