A single, divorced dad in the final years of his basketball career, Kenan Ross’s perfect life has blown up in his face. Then he meets Lotus DuPree. A wildflower. A storm. He promised himself he’d never trust a woman again, but he’s never wanted anyone the way he wants Lo. At 25, Lotus is finally living out her dream, becoming a force in New York’s fashion scene. Focused on her future and not looking for love, she’s seen where trusting a man leaves you. Kenan is the last thing she needs. But from the moment they meet, she’s drawn in, even if he’s 11 years her senior and her opposite in every way. When Kenan moves to New York for the summer to be near his daughter, Lotus can no longer avoid the attraction that pulses between them—but she still won’t let him in. Except Kenan wants her so badly, he’ll do anything to knock down her defenses.