After a humiliating fall from academic grace, Caleb Harris takes a job as a security guard, hiding his PhD past from everyone—including his ex, Natalie, who suddenly reappears. As old wounds resurface and secrets unravel, Caleb must confront what he’s truly running from before his future disappears for good.
When Maddie accidentally texts her ex, she sets off a wild spiral of jealousy, secrets, and forbidden chemistry. Torn between the man who broke her heart and the boss she can't resist, Maddie must decide if she’s ready to risk everything for a love she thought she’d lost. One wrong message could blow up her job, her love life, and her world.