Publisher's Synopsis
Struggling with the loss of her business and independence due to COVID, Val Nardi finds herself working in her brother Joe's restaurant. It's not her dream job, but with the threat of another family business closing, Val is determined to do whatever it takes to keep the doors open. Each challenge she faces, however, pushes her own dreams further away.Enter Dr. Susan Castle, a software engineering whiz leading a reclusive life that suits her just fine—until she meets the vivacious and younger Val Nardi. Susan can't ignore the magnetic pull towards Val, despite their differences. With a successful career, Susan is used to getting what she wants, but what she desires and what her heart needs might be worlds apart. As Val strives to reclaim her independence, can Susan break free from her solitary shell? Will their connection spark a romance worth waiting for, or is even one kiss too much to hope for?
