The Forbidden Daughter - A Cedar Trails Standalone, #2

"The air between us crackles with the memory of our shared intimacy. I saunter over, a playful smirk tugging at my lips. 'Work hard, and I'll make sure it's worth your while.'"

When talented landscaper Jack takes on a job at the Lancaster estate, he expects nothing more than hard work and a decent paycheck. What he doesn't anticipate is Sophie—the client's fiery, young daughter whose sun-kissed skin and artistic spirit set his world ablaze. Despite his best intentions to maintain professional boundaries, their chemistry is undeniable, especially when she makes it clear she wants more than just his expertise in the garden.

As storms roll through both the sky and their lives, Jack and Sophie find themselves seeking shelter in each other's arms, their forbidden connection growing more intense with each stolen moment. Their passionate encounters in secret corners of the estate blur all the lines he swore he'd never cross, awakening desires that neither can resist despite the consequences that loom over them like gathering clouds.

But when Sophie's jealous ex-boyfriend threatens to destroy everything they've built, Jack must decide if he's willing to risk it all for a love society says is wrong. Can their fragile bond survive the age gap, family disapproval, and the ghosts of their individual pasts, or will the forbidden nature of their relationship ultimately tear them apart?