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Silverfox's First Fall: An Age Gap Billionaire Romance
Real estate. Demolition. I destroy things for a living—until she made me want to build a kingdom just to keep her.
Daphne walks into the dance studio I’m scheduled to tear down, wound so tight she’s practically begging to snap. She fights every lead, jaw locked, armor thick. I know that armor. I wear it too. But on that dance floor, pulling her flush against my chest, all I want to do is strip it away.
She doesn’t know I own this building. She doesn’t know her sanctuary has an expiration date, or that my name is on the wrecking order.
I should stay away. Instead, I show up every Tuesday to claim her under the guise of a lesson. I press my hands to her waist, pull her dangerously close, and whisper the words that finally make her "Stop counting."
For eight counts, she completely lets go. For eight counts, she gasps, she clings, and she’s entirely mine.
I’ve spent twenty years taking whatever I want. Now, I’m ready to burn my own empire to the ground just to keep her in my bed. But she just found the demolition file with my signature on it—and the only thing left to wreck is us.
Daphne walks into the dance studio I’m scheduled to tear down, wound so tight she’s practically begging to snap. She fights every lead, jaw locked, armor thick. I know that armor. I wear it too. But on that dance floor, pulling her flush against my chest, all I want to do is strip it away.
She doesn’t know I own this building. She doesn’t know her sanctuary has an expiration date, or that my name is on the wrecking order.
I should stay away. Instead, I show up every Tuesday to claim her under the guise of a lesson. I press my hands to her waist, pull her dangerously close, and whisper the words that finally make her "Stop counting."
For eight counts, she completely lets go. For eight counts, she gasps, she clings, and she’s entirely mine.
I’ve spent twenty years taking whatever I want. Now, I’m ready to burn my own empire to the ground just to keep her in my bed. But she just found the demolition file with my signature on it—and the only thing left to wreck is us.
409 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2026
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May 2, 2026
This story explores life after loss and how two people shaped by grief at a young age carry it into adulthood. Reid has become the kind of landlord who builds and rebuilds without stopping to consider the lives he disrupts, while Daphne protects herself by keeping everyone at arm’s length.
When Daphne signs up for dance lessons ahead of her best friend’s wedding, she meets Reid—and feels an unexpected pull. Week by week, as he teaches her to let go and trust his lead, her carefully built walls begin to crack. At the same time, Reid starts to see the consequences of his choices and the man he’s become.
But secrets have a way of surfacing. When the truth comes out, will it destroy what they’re building, or will they find a way through it together?
This is a true slow burn, taking its time to develop in a way that feels natural and immersive. It pulls you into the story and leaves you rooting not just for Reid and Daphne, but for the entire community around them.
When Daphne signs up for dance lessons ahead of her best friend’s wedding, she meets Reid—and feels an unexpected pull. Week by week, as he teaches her to let go and trust his lead, her carefully built walls begin to crack. At the same time, Reid starts to see the consequences of his choices and the man he’s become.
But secrets have a way of surfacing. When the truth comes out, will it destroy what they’re building, or will they find a way through it together?
This is a true slow burn, taking its time to develop in a way that feels natural and immersive. It pulls you into the story and leaves you rooting not just for Reid and Daphne, but for the entire community around them.
May 21, 2026
Fighting for Small Business
Daphne’s signed up for dance classes & is attracted to Reid who dropped in. She learns later, after falling for him, he has plans on demolishing the bldg. to make way for a hi-rise. She breaks up with him & helps the tenants who have their businesses there for a number of years. There’s a slim chance they will be able to win but they have nothing to lose. Reid has to decide which is more important – replacing the old building that has character to a skyscraper or to leave it alone & look elsewhere.
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Daphne’s signed up for dance classes & is attracted to Reid who dropped in. She learns later, after falling for him, he has plans on demolishing the bldg. to make way for a hi-rise. She breaks up with him & helps the tenants who have their businesses there for a number of years. There’s a slim chance they will be able to win but they have nothing to lose. Reid has to decide which is more important – replacing the old building that has character to a skyscraper or to leave it alone & look elsewhere.
I received an ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
She's there for dance lessons but one look at Reid draws her towards him. Reid may be in the classroom, but he owns the building, and the lessons has an expiration date because he is going to demolish the building. Daphne is a loner, but she follows structure and as she and Reid connect feelings begins to form but secrets are withheld and when they come to light will Daphne's relationship survive the fallout. This heartfelt story had me connecting with the characters.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 6, 2026
Amazingly Beautiful
This love story was wonderful! The writing was just perfect. I liked how there was a conflict and how the two main characters worked the problem out and did end up together.
This love story was wonderful! The writing was just perfect. I liked how there was a conflict and how the two main characters worked the problem out and did end up together.
May 18, 2026
Another solid read from Stephie Rose. I really enjoyed it. I love the tension between Daphne and Reid. I liked the story line. I liked how Reid felt so anxious over the whole situation behind the scenes. Daphne felt such a connection to Reid that I hated that he disappointed her. Definitely got me a bit emotional. I would recommend!
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