First published 2012
Joseph Jacobson works at his father's Colorado advertising company alongside his twelve siblings. His father clearly favors him above the others, and this preference breeds deep resentment among his brothers. When their father prepares to name Joseph as his successor, the brothers act decisively. They push Joseph out of the company and force him to leave Denver, cutting him off from his parents and destroying his engagement. Joseph relocates to Chicago and joins a new advertising agency. His creative talents help him climb the corporate ladder quickly. He also meets April, a compassionate woman who offers him the possibility of lasting love. But April harbors secrets from her past. When Joseph discovers the truth about what she has hidden, his carefully rebuilt world crumbles again. Joseph must face the painful memories and unresolved conflicts from his own history before he can secure the future he wants.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Setting: Chicago, Colorado, Denver
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
266 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster