When her father is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Skye leaves her dream life at UC Santa Cruz and returns to the island of St. Croix to help run The Frangipani, the family hotel. Months later, overwhelmed by grief and unable to move on, Skye finds herself clinging to a sense of duty…even if that means letting go of all the things her heart truly wants.
As a successful associate at his grandfather’s private equity firm in Atlanta, Xavier is used to getting what he wants. His sister’s destination wedding in the Caribbean provides the perfect opportunity to scout a few properties, including the cozy beach hotel serving as venue. What he doesn’t expect is the fiery young woman at the front desk, who’s as protective of her heart as she is of her hotel.
Can Skye open up to all of the possibilities life is suddenly throwing at her? And can Xavier prove to her that in a world of acquisitions she’s what he wants most? That what they have is the real deal?