Kailyn Flowers literally runs into Daxton Hughes on her first day of law school, sparking an immediate connection that ends in a painful misunderstanding. Years later, Kailyn is a determined litigator who encounters Dax again under tragic circumstances. Dax’s parents have died, and through a surprising legal provision, he is named guardian of his teenage sister, Emme. Because Kailyn’s mentor was his father, she becomes legally entangled in their lives. The story tracks their transition from bitter former acquaintances to a makeshift family as they navigate grief, custody battles, and professional rivalries while living in close proximity.
Readers of contemporary romance who enjoy the forced proximity trope and the transition from enemies to lovers will find this narrative structure familiar. It appeals to those interested in stories where personal romance intersects with legal high stakes and complicated family dynamics. The reader finishes the book with a perspective on how shared trauma can rebuild broken trust and how professional competition often masks deep personal attraction. It serves those looking for a balance between lighthearted banter and the heavy reality of managing unexpected guardianship.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
