The Architect's Awakening: The Awakening Years, #2

He was praised for his structures—not his soul. She's here to change that.

Julian Hayes, celebrated architect and reluctant media figure, finds himself the center of a controversy threatening his career and legacy. Enter Maya Rios, a life coach brought in to humanize his public image. But Julian isn't interested in soul-searching. Until Maya starts uncovering the parts of himself he thought were buried forever.

Maya is no stranger to emotionally closed-off clients. But Julian's guarded intensity hides a deeper pain that tugs at her heart in unexpected ways. As professional sessions evolve into personal revelations, the line between guidance and intimacy begins to blur.

Can Julian open himself to vulnerability before the foundation of everything he's built starts to crack?

A midlife, emotionally resonant romance with a slow-burn payoff, opposites attract vibes, and a broody man finally learning what it means to be seen.