is a contemporary romance that explores the messy, emotional intersection of grief and new beginnings. Released on December 8, 2021, the novel serves as a spin-off of the author’s popular Forbidden Men series, following Lucy Olivia—the daughter of Noel and Aspen from To Professor with Love . The Story: A Heartbreaking Setup
: While the plot features over-the-top drama, the romantic development between Lucy and Vaughn is described as a "steady" and "beautiful" bloom. Reader Perspective
: Lucy Gamble grants a "sympathy sex" request to a dying coworker named Duke.
: The story centers on Vaughn’s determination to be an involved uncle and the subsequent romantic tension as he and Lucy navigate their shared loss.
: Kage is praised for creating "imperfect" characters who feel like real people. Vaughn is particularly noted for his depth, struggling with "survivor's guilt" while falling for the one woman he feels he shouldn't.
is a contemporary romance that explores the messy, emotional intersection of grief and new beginnings. Released on December 8, 2021, the novel serves as a spin-off of the author’s popular Forbidden Men series, following Lucy Olivia—the daughter of Noel and Aspen from To Professor with Love . The Story: A Heartbreaking Setup
: While the plot features over-the-top drama, the romantic development between Lucy and Vaughn is described as a "steady" and "beautiful" bloom. Reader Perspective
: Lucy Gamble grants a "sympathy sex" request to a dying coworker named Duke.
: The story centers on Vaughn’s determination to be an involved uncle and the subsequent romantic tension as he and Lucy navigate their shared loss.
: Kage is praised for creating "imperfect" characters who feel like real people. Vaughn is particularly noted for his depth, struggling with "survivor's guilt" while falling for the one woman he feels he shouldn't.