First published 2026
Ciara Sheridan inherits a crumbling Irish coastal estate and an impossible task. Her bestselling author father left behind the outline for his epic fantasy finale, but Ciara faces complete writer's block. The New York publishing house sends Sam Avery, a devoted fan of her father's work and accomplished editor, to help meet the deadline. Ciara never asked for his assistance. Sam arrives with editorial expertise and strong opinions about how the story should end. The two clash immediately over creative control while racing against time to complete the manuscript. Their professional partnership grows complicated as attraction builds between them during long writing sessions in the ramshackle house. Ciara must decide whether to trust Sam with her father's legacy while navigating her growing feelings for him. The summer deadline approaches as both the fantasy novel and their unexpected romance reach critical turning points.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, adult, adult-fiction, fantasy-romance, contemporary-romance
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, romantic, witty
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity, professional-romance, slow-burn
Setting: Irish coastal estate, New York
352 pages · Paperback · Viking Canada