She's a shy, vintage-romance-loving librarian. He's a cold, grumpy hitman hiding in plain sight. When Clara Avery hires a brooding handyman to fix her bookstore door, she doesn't expect him to unravel her quiet life—or steal her heart in the process.

Daniel Moretti isn't in town to fall in love. He's on the run, haunted by a violent past and the people hunting him. But Clara? She's not just sunshine and cardigans. She's smart, curious, and unexpectedly fearless. And the more time he spends fixing her bookstore, the more he starts to break apart—and rebuild.

Secrets, suspense, and sizzling chemistry build in this unforgettable grumpy sunshine romance where one wrong move could cost them everything. Can a man who lives in the shadows find peace in the arms of a woman who sees the good in everyone?

Perfect for fans of bookish heroines, slow-burn romance, and dark romance books with a twist. If you love hidden identity romance, forced proximity, and dangerous men softened by love, this emotional, page-turning novel will keep you up all night.