This book opens with Amanda Griffin finding out her roommate has not been paying rent for the last two months. Even though she had wired her both payments and proof of it. She had come home from visiting her grandmother for a week back in Meadville to all her belongings thrown outside her door. And an eviction notice on the door as well as pleading with the landlord to have mercy she said, no. Then told her, that Lucy Donovan had moved out the same day Amanda, had left to go visit her grandmother. Gosh, this couldn’t be happening today. Jace Bryant was coming for a visit.
She was out of time he was there. “Freckles!” that had been the name he had given her years ago, and he still couldn't let it go. They hugged but he could tell she was stressed. Plus, a lady was watching them. She wanted to give her side of the story, but the biddy was having none of it. So, Jace told Amanda he would help gather her things, and he took her home to his family.
Now, since the old days back home, unfortunately, have lost their father on the night of Paxton’s graduation. He had just graduated from MIT, and on their way home the fatal car accident took his dad’s life. Regrettably, it put his mom in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. He had already started taking the company to great heights before graduation, hence the move to California. However, now he had a purpose. Because he now needed to walk the tightrope of a big brother, caretaker, son, sudo parent, and CEO. But, once he got all the plates spinning at the same time, he made the Fortune 500 list. The family was living large in their McMasion.
He took her home, and everyone was excited except Paxton. Olivia was over the moon, as was their mom Alice. Yet, with Paxton, you would have thought she was asking for his kidney. However, she wasn't. All she was asking was to be allowed to stay in one of the many guest rooms in the
house. Telling her that she will need to stay in her lane and out of his way. So, she does. Jace says he came back from Europe because he wants to try again. Amanda tells him, “No.” They do much better as friends. If he sits back and thinks hard about it. He agrees albeit reluctantly.
For her, it's all about, the worst first-time meet in history. Yup, before his rage toward her, she had never officially met Paxton before. They only ever had the pregnant pauses, like the one he had with Amanda before everyone else realized he was home. Turning him into Mr. Crabby Pants. It turns out that our boy is worried. But, you will have to read to see why. It will be worth it to you for sure.