At the age of twenty-eight, Georgia Stanton faces the daunting task of rebuilding her life after surrendering nearly everything in a harsh divorce—a luxurious New York home, her social circle, and her dignity. Now residing at her late great-grandmother’s estate in Colorado, Georgia unexpectedly crosses paths with Noah Harrison, a bestselling author known for his countless books adorned with covers featuring almost-kissing couples. In person, Noah proves just as arrogant as his public persona, and Georgia refuses to believe that this handsome purveyor of love stories is the right person to complete her grandmother’s final novel, despite the publisher’s assurances.
Noah is riding high in his career, with numerous book and movie deals under his belt. As the “golden boy” of modern fiction, he’s achieved nearly everything, but he can’t pass up the opportunity to finish the masterpiece left incomplete by his idol, Scarlett Stanton. Crafting a fitting ending for the legendary author is challenging enough, but contending with Scarlett’s beautiful, obstinate, and cynical great-granddaughter, Georgia, presents an entirely different set of hurdles.
Delving into Scarlett’s words within the manuscript and her collection of letters, Noah and Georgia gradually uncover why Scarlett never completed the book—it mirrors her real-life love story with a World War II pilot, and the conclusion is far from happy. Well-acquainted with the disappointment of love, Georgia remains steadfast in her belief that romantic relationships are destined to fail. Despite the undeniable chemistry and connection between her and Noah, she is resolute in learning from her great-grandmother’s mistakes, even if it means jeopardizing Noah’s successful career.
