Alexandra Townsen has spent her life chasing perfection. As the heiress to Townsen Industries, expectation and obligation have dictated her every move. But a quiet coastal town offers her a chance to breathe and simply be. Here, she’s just a woman with a camera and a month to figure out what she truly wants. Meeting a husky cafe owner with a dimpled smile, the voice of a god, and a talent for charming latte art wasn’t in her plans.

Chaz Delgado doesn’t fall halfway. When he wants something, he’s all in—and from the moment Lexie walks into his cafe, he’s drawn to her. What starts as playful banter over coffee and photography dates turns into late-night sexual explorations and a growing connection, deeper than either of them expected. She brings light to his darkness. He makes her feel accepted just as she is.

But Lexie is keeping secrets—ones that tie her to the painful past Chaz can’t let go of. When the truth finally comes out, he’ll have to decide whether to hold onto his pain and anger or take a chance on a love that could set him free.