Paige Bishop has built a life around control and service. Between long hours at the bank, her side hustles, and caring for her recently released father, she doesn’t have time for distractions. But when a spontaneous summer night puts her in Giovanni Dowlen’s path, she finds herself craving everything she swore off.

 

Giovanni doesn’t chase people. He minds his business, runs his shop, and takes care of his family, those by blood and those by choice. His plate is full, but when he sees Paige, he doesn’t back off. He’s in pursuit, steady and intentional, ready to show her that love doesn’t have to drain you.

 

She’s used to being needed. He wants to be chosen. And when they finally meet in the middle, it’s this, that, and everything in between.