by Jaci Burton
First published 2024
Natalie Parker has rebuilt her life after divorce. At thirty-something, she balances raising two kids with growing her interior design business. When her sister asks her to redesign a backyard, Natalie jumps at the project. Then she meets Eugene Kennedy, her sister's boyfriend's younger brother. Eugene creates video games, looks like trouble, and flirts relentlessly with Natalie. She fires back with sharp wit, but insists he's too young for her. Eugene thrives on challenges and refuses to give up. Their banter crackles with chemistry that Natalie keeps trying to ignore. Her children love Eugene. Her sister approves. Even her critical mother warms to him. The only obstacle standing between Natalie and happiness is her own fear. She excels at designing beautiful spaces for others. Now she must decide whether to design a future that includes love with Eugene, despite their age difference and her protective walls.
Genres: romance, family-life, contemporary, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
352 pages · Paperback · Headline Eternal