“Infatuation: an intense, often fleeting attraction, especially towards someone beyond your grasp…
Darcy Barrett has conducted an extensive global survey of men. Her travels across the world have led her to a resounding conclusion: none can compare to Tom Valeska. The sole imperfection is that her twin brother Jamie claimed him as his best friend, forever solidifying Tom as off-limits to Darcy. Despite her best endeavors, Tom remains committed to her brother, leaving only a 1% window of possibility. This is the predicament that arises from identifying her ideal man at the tender age of eight and reaching the pinnacle of her photography career at twenty. Since then, she’s had to learn to settle for what’s merely adequate.
When Darcy and Jamie inherit a dilapidated cottage from their grandmother, they receive strict instructions to restore it to its former splendor and sell the property. Darcy’s initial plan is to be settled comfortably in an aisle seat high above the ocean as soon as the renovation commences. However, her escape plan is thwarted when she discovers a familiar face on her doorstep: the extraordinary house-flipper, Tom, has arrived, equipped with power tools and newly single after nearly a decade.
Suddenly, Darcy contemplates remaining to ensure her twin doesn’t tarnish the cottage’s inherent magic with his preference for cold and modern aesthetics. Her decision has nothing to do with her business partnership with Tom, nor his snug-fitting t-shirts, or that perfectly inspiring face that urges her to embrace her camera once more. The atmosphere soon crackles with electricity, and it’s not due to faulty wiring. As it turns out, Tom’s 1% of unspoken affection might no longer suffice for Darcy. This time, she’s altering the course of events. She’s determined to make Tom Valeska 99% hers.”
