They risked everything to be together. Now they'll discover whether their love is enough to survive the past.

Richard has spent his entire life denying the truth about himself. As the youngest CFO in company history, he's built a reputation as a brilliant, emotionally distant executive who never lets anyone get close. But when his undeniable attraction to his coworker, Zack, becomes impossible to ignore, Richard risks everything, including his carefully crafted image, for a chance at love.

Zack has tried to forget Richard by losing himself in a string of meaningless hookups. Every man is a poor substitute for the one person he truly wants. When he finally gives in to his feelings, he insists their office romance remain a secret, terrified of being outed to coworkers, friends, and family. As their forbidden relationship grows deeper, Richard realizes Zack is hiding more than just his sexuality.

When a dangerous figure from Zack's past returns with violent intentions, the couple's newfound happiness is shattered. Forced to confront trauma, buried secrets, and the fear of being judged, Richard and Zack must decide whether their love is strong enough to survive the truth, or if the weight of the past will tear them apart forever.

Perfect for readers who love MM romance, workplace romance, slow-burn romance, forbidden love, closeted hero, coming out, hurt/comfort, emotional angst, found family, LGBTQ+ romance, romantic suspense, and high-stakes contemporary romance, this emotional story explores the courage it takes to embrace love when the world?and your own fears?stand in the way.